Oft
Example: Ich gehe oft im Park spazieren.
Definition
"Oft" is an adverb in German meaning frequently or many times, used to describe actions that happen repeatedly or regularly, as in the phrase 'Ich gehe oft im Park spazieren,' which means 'I often walk in the park.'
Etymology
The German word "oft" comes from Old High German 'ofta,' tracing back to Proto-Germanic roots. It is related to the English word 'oft,' now mostly archaic, meaning frequently. Did you know? This simple word has happily stood the test of time, keeping its meaning consistent for centuries.
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"Oft" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (Mixed) - set 1", containing 20 commonly used words.
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