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oft

often

adverb OFT Common
Time Time Expressions

Usage Note

oft is a frequency adverb; its comparative is irregular, taking an umlaut as öfter ('more often'). Learners often reach for häufig as a near-synonym, which sounds slightly more formal.

Examples

"Wir gehen oft ins Kino."

Natural Translation

We often go to the cinema.

Literal Translation

We go often into-the cinema.

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