A1 noun Neutral #3,228 am häufigsten

sometimes

/ˈsʌm.taɪmz/

Used to describe an action or event that happens on some occasions but not all the time. It indicates a frequency that is more than 'never' but less than 'often'.

Beispiele

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1

I sometimes walk to the park on Sunday mornings.

I occasionally go to the park on Sunday mornings.

2

The regulations sometimes vary depending on the specific state laws.

The rules occasionally change based on state laws.

3

I'm sometimes a little late because of the heavy traffic.

I am occasionally late due to the traffic.

Wortfamilie

Adverb
sometimes
Adjektiv
sometime
Verwandt
time
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Merkhilfe

Think of the phrase 'Some of the times'. If you do something 'some times', you 'sometimes' do it.

Schnelles Quiz

I ____ drink tea in the morning, but usually I prefer coffee.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: sometimes

Beispiele

1

I sometimes walk to the park on Sunday mornings.

everyday

I occasionally go to the park on Sunday mornings.

2

The regulations sometimes vary depending on the specific state laws.

formal

The rules occasionally change based on state laws.

3

I'm sometimes a little late because of the heavy traffic.

informal

I am occasionally late due to the traffic.

4

Research findings sometimes indicate a correlation between these two variables.

academic

Studies occasionally show a connection between these two factors.

5

Our company sometimes uses external consultants for specialized projects.

business

The business occasionally hires outside experts for specific tasks.

Wortfamilie

Adverb
sometimes
Adjektiv
sometime
Verwandt
time

Häufige Kollokationen

sometimes feel to experience an emotion on some occasions
sometimes happen to occur occasionally
sometimes need to require something at certain times
sometimes work to be effective on some occasions
sometimes think to have a specific thought occasionally

Häufige Phrasen

Sometimes yes, sometimes no

Used to say that something depends on the situation.

Just sometimes

Used to emphasize that something happens very infrequently.

Sometimes better

Used to suggest that a specific choice is occasionally superior.

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sometimes vs sometime

'Sometime' refers to an unspecified point in time (e.g., Let's meet sometime), while 'sometimes' refers to frequency.

sometimes vs some time

'Some time' (two words) refers to a period or amount of time (e.g., I need some time to think).

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Nutzungshinweise

This word is a frequency adverb. It is very flexible and can be placed at the beginning, the end, or in the middle of a sentence (usually before the main verb).

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often place 'sometimes' between the verb and the direct object (e.g., 'I eat sometimes apples'), which is incorrect. It should be 'I sometimes eat apples'.

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Merkhilfe

Think of the phrase 'Some of the times'. If you do something 'some times', you 'sometimes' do it.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from Middle English 'sometime', which originally meant 'at one time' or 'formerly', later adding the 's' to denote repeated occasions.

Grammatikmuster

Place before the main verb (e.g., I sometimes go). Place after the verb 'to be' (e.g., He is sometimes late). Can be used at the very start of a sentence for emphasis (e.g., Sometimes, I stay home).

Schnelles Quiz

I ____ drink tea in the morning, but usually I prefer coffee.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: sometimes

Ähnliche Regeln

Can: Questions and negatives A1
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Prepositions of time: in, on, at (basic) A1

Verwandtes Vokabular

rarely

Not often or almost never. It is used to describe an action...

 interval

An interval is a period of time between two events or action...

 usually

Usually is an adverb of frequency used to describe something...

 frequency

Frequency is how often something happens in a certain amount...

 often

The word 'often' is an adverb used to describe an action tha...

Mehr Time Wörter

lifetime

A1

A lifetime is the entire period of time that a person is alive. It can also refer to the length of time that an object, like a machine, works correctly.

Monday

A1

Monday is the day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. In many parts of the world, it is regarded as the first day of the working and school week.

Tuesday

A1

Tuesday is the third day of the week, positioned between Monday and Wednesday. In most Western cultures and business environments, it is regarded as the second day of the standard work week.

Thursday

A1

Thursday is the day of the week that comes after Wednesday and before Friday. It is typically considered the fourth day of the working week in most Western countries.

Saturday

A1

Saturday is the day of the week that follows Friday and comes before Sunday. It is widely considered the first day of the weekend and is typically a day for rest or leisure in many cultures.

Sunday

A1

Sunday is the seventh day of the week, positioned between Saturday and Monday. In many parts of the world, it is considered the final day of the weekend and is typically a day for rest or religious activities.

weekend

A1

The weekend is the period of time at the end of the week, typically including Saturday and Sunday. It is generally a time when people do not work or attend school and use the time for rest or leisure.

yesterday

A1

Yesterday refers to the day immediately before today. It is used to describe events, actions, or states that occurred in the very recent past, specifically one day ago.

day after tomorrow

A1

The day that comes after the one that follows today. It refers to a point in time two days into the future from the current day.

day before yesterday

A1

The day that occurred immediately before yesterday, referring to two days ago from today. It is used to pinpoint a specific time in the recent past in relation to the current day.

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