English–German

“more often” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈœftɐ/

Example

Ich rufe ihn öfter an.

I phone him more often.

Illustration for öfter (more often)

How to say “more often” in German

“More often” in German is öfter.

The gaps between repeated actions shrink as their frequency rises.

Full entry for öfter: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with öfter

Seit einigen Monaten mache ich beim Lernen öfter Pausen.

For several months now, I have been taking breaks more often while studying.

Tips for using öfter

  • In immer öfter, öfter expresses a continuing increase in frequency, giving the phrase the sense 'more and more often'.

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