Ab und zu
Example: Ich gehe ab und zu ins Kino mit meinen Freunden.
Definition
"Ab und zu" is a German adverbial phrase meaning occasionally or from time to time, indicating that an action happens irregularly or at intervals. For example, in the phrase "Ich gehe ab und zu ins Kino mit meinen Freunden," it means going to the cinema occasionally with friends.
Etymology
The phrase "ab und zu" comes from the German words "ab," meaning off or away, and "zu," meaning to or towards. Together, it expresses the idea of something happening now and then, reflecting an intermittent or occasional occurrence. Did you know? This phrase captures the rhythm of occasional events in a simple, catchy way.
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"Ab und zu" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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