English–German

“rarely” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈzɛltn̩/

Example

Ich gehe selten ins Kino.

I rarely go to the movies.

Illustration for selten (rarely)

How to say “rarely” in German

“Rarely” in German is selten.

A calendar has almost all days unmarked, with only a few scattered days carrying a visit.

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

Example sentences with selten

Ich esse selten spät.

I rarely eat late.

Tips for using selten

  • As an adverb, selten stays lowercase and invariable, while the related adjective takes normal adjective endings.

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