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
- adj Relaxed and informal, especially in style, manner, or dress.
- adj Happening occasionally or without a fixed pattern; not regular or permanent.
- noun A worker employed irregularly rather than as a permanent staff member.
occasional — full definition
- adj Happening from time to time, but not regularly or often.
- adj Created for or used on a particular event or occasion.