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ara sıra — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • occasionally adv Now and then; sometimes, but not often.
  • sometimes adverb On certain occasions but not always.
  • sporadic adj Happening occasionally and irregularly, with no clear pattern.

Senses

ara sıra is used for these senses in English:

  • now and then (idiomatic) Synonym of occasionally, sometimes, intermittently.
  • occasionally On occasion: at relatively infrequent intervals, from time to time, sometimes. [from 15th c.]
  • sometimes On some occasions, over some periods, or in certain circumstances, but not always. [from 16th c.]
  • sporadic Rare and scattered in occurrence.

Related Turkish words