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gelegentlich — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • casual adj Relaxed and informal, especially in style, manner, or dress.
  • occasional adj Happening from time to time, but not regularly or often.
  • occasionally adv Now and then; sometimes, but not often.
  • odd adj Strange, unusual, or not what you would expect.
  • transient adj Lasting only a short time; passing quickly.

Senses

gelegentlich is used for these senses in English:

  • occasional Occurring or appearing irregularly from time to time, but not often; incidental.
  • occasionally On occasion: at relatively infrequent intervals, from time to time, sometimes. [from 15th c.]
  • transient Occasional; isolated; one-off

casual — full definition

  1. adj Relaxed and informal, especially in style, manner, or dress.
  2. adj Happening occasionally or without a fixed pattern; not regular or permanent.
  3. noun A worker employed irregularly rather than as a permanent staff member.

occasional — full definition

  1. adj Happening from time to time, but not regularly or often.
  2. adj Created for or used on a particular event or occasion.

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