Selten
Example: Ich sehe selten meine Freunde in der Schule.
Definition
"Selten" is an adverb meaning infrequently or rarely, used to describe events or actions that occur not often. For example, in the phrase "Ich sehe selten meine Freunde in der Schule," it indicates the speaker does not often see their friends at school.
Etymology
The word "selten" originates from Old High German "seltilâ," meaning unusual or rare. It is related to the adjective "selten" in modern German, which also means rare. Did you know? The root of "selten" ties back to the idea of something extraordinary or uncommon, highlighting how infrequent occurrences were perceived historically.
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"Selten" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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