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Selten Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Selten" is mainly used as adjective meaning "rare", "uncommon" or "scarce". It is also used as adverb.
Essential properties of "selten"
Its most important properties are:
Meanings of "selten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "Infrequent or rarely found"
"Selten", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.
- Definition: "That occurs or is found infrequently or on few occasions."
- Translation(s): rare, uncommon, scarce
- Synonym(s): rar, ungewöhnlich, spärlich
- Antonym(s): häufig, oft
- Related word(s): seltenheit, außergewöhnlich
📝 Some usage examples:
- Es ist selten, dass es im Sommer schneit.
- Ich esse nur selten Fleisch.
- Diese Pflanze ist sehr selten und steht unter Naturschutz.
2.) "Infrequently, rarely"
"Selten", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.
- Definition: "Infrequently or on few occasions."
- Translation(s): rarely, seldom, infrequently
- Synonym(s): kaum, nicht oft, sporadisch
- Antonym(s): häufig, oft
- Related word(s): gelegentlich, ab und zu
📝 Some usage examples:
- Wir gehen nur selten ins Kino.
- Er ruft mich selten an.
- Selten habe ich so einen schönen Sonnenuntergang gesehen.