Häufig
Example: In der Stadt sieht man häufig Fahrräder auf den Straßen.
Definition
"Häufig" is an adjective describing something that occurs often or repeatedly within a given context. It is used to indicate frequency or commonness, as in the example phrase where bicycles are seen frequently on city streets.
Etymology
The word "häufig" comes from the Middle High German word 'hevüch' or 'hevülich,' which means 'frequent' or 'often.' It is related to the German word 'Haufen,' meaning 'heap' or 'crowd,' suggesting something that happens in large amounts or repeatedly. Did you know that "häufig" has been in use since the Middle Ages to describe recurring events?
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"Häufig" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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