von Zeit zu Zeit

/fɔn tsaɪ̯t tsuː tsaɪ̯t/
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Expresses the idea “from time to time” in everyday German.

Examples

  • Er antwortete einfach: von Zeit zu Zeit.
    The speaker uses from time to time.
  • Der Ausdruck „von Zeit zu Zeit“ passt hier gut.
    Here the intended idea is from time to time.
  • Lernende verwenden „von Zeit zu Zeit“ im Alltag.
    The example illustrates from time to time.
  • Sie sagte zum Abschied: von Zeit zu Zeit.
    The expression means from time to time.
  • Im Gespräch hörte ich „von Zeit zu Zeit“.
    In this context it conveys from time to time.

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Meanings

Meaning

everyday
neutral
Expresses the idea “from time to time” in everyday German.

Examples

  • Sie sagte zum Abschied: von Zeit zu Zeit.
    The expression means from time to time.
  • Der Ausdruck „von Zeit zu Zeit“ passt hier gut.
    Here the intended idea is from time to time.
  • Im Gespräch hörte ich „von Zeit zu Zeit“.
    In this context it conveys from time to time.
  • Er antwortete einfach: von Zeit zu Zeit.
    The speaker uses from time to time.
  • Lernende verwenden „von Zeit zu Zeit“ im Alltag.
    The example illustrates from time to time.

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Etymology

A fixed German combination whose words together carry the established meaning “from time to time”.

FAQ

What does von Zeit zu Zeit mean?

Expresses the idea “from time to time” in everyday German.

How is von Zeit zu Zeit used?

A standard German term used in everyday communication.

Is von Zeit zu Zeit common?

A standard German term used in everyday communication.

How is von Zeit zu Zeit pronounced?

It is pronounced as shown in the entry: von Zeit zu Zeit.

What should learners remember?

Expresses the idea “from time to time” in everyday German.

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