Sometimes meanings in Indonesian

Kadang-kadang

Example:

Sometimes I go for a walk in the evening.

Kadang-kadang saya pergi berjalan kaki di sore hari.

She sometimes visits her grandparents on weekends.

Dia kadang-kadang mengunjungi kakek-neneknya di akhir pekan.

Usage: InformalContext: Used in everyday conversation to indicate that something happens occasionally.

Note: Commonly used in various contexts to express frequency, often interchangeable with 'sering kali' but implies a lesser frequency.

Terkadang

Example:

I feel tired sometimes, especially after work.

Saya merasa lelah terkadang, terutama setelah bekerja.

Sometimes it rains unexpectedly.

Terkadang hujan turun tanpa diduga.

Usage: Formal/InformalContext: Can be used in both casual and formal writing or speech.

Note: Similar to 'kadang-kadang', but can be perceived as slightly more formal.

Sekali-kali

Example:

I eat dessert sometimes.

Saya makan makanan penutup sekali-kali.

He plays video games sometimes.

Dia bermain video game sekali-kali.

Usage: InformalContext: Used to indicate infrequent occurrences, often used in casual conversation.

Note: Implies a rare occurrence, more than 'kadang-kadang' or 'terkadang'.

Occasionally

Occasionally means happening from time to time, not regularly or frequently. It implies less frequency than sometimes.

Example: I occasionally go for a run in the morning.

Note: Occasionally implies a slightly lower frequency than sometimes.

Every now and then

This phrase means occasionally or sometimes, but not regularly.

Example: Every now and then, I like to treat myself to a nice dinner.

Note: Similar to 'sometimes,' but with a slightly more specific frequency.

On occasion

This phrase means at times or sometimes, without a fixed pattern.

Example: On occasion, I enjoy going for a hike in the mountains.

Note: Suggests a less frequent occurrence compared to 'sometimes.'

From time to time

This phrase means occasionally or periodically.

Example: From time to time, I like to try new hobbies.

Note: Similar to 'sometimes,' but with a hint of regularity.

Now and again

This phrase means occasionally or every so often.

Example: Now and again, I treat myself to a shopping spree.

Note: Similar to 'sometimes,' but with a sense of infrequency.

At times

This phrase means occasionally or sometimes.

Example: At times, I find it hard to focus on my work.

Note: Essentially synonymous with 'sometimes.'

Once in a while

This phrase means occasionally or infrequently.

Example: I like to go camping in the mountains once in a while.

Note: Implies a less frequent occurrence compared to 'sometimes.'

Off and on

This phrase means intermittently or occasionally.

Example: I've been working on my novel off and on for the past year.

Note: Suggests a sporadic pattern of occurrence, similar to 'sometimes.'

At intervals

This phrase means occasionally or periodically.

Example: They meet at intervals to discuss their progress.

Note: Similar to 'sometimes,' but with a more structured sense of timing.

Intermittently

This phrase means at irregular intervals or occasionally.

Example: The rain fell intermittently throughout the day.

Note: Conveys a sense of irregularity similar to 'sometimes.'

On and off

This term suggests alternating between periods of activity and inactivity.

Example: I check my email on and off throughout the day.

Note: It implies a less consistent pattern compared to 'sometimes'.

Hit or miss

Refers to something being unpredictable or unreliable.

Example: The bus schedule is hit or miss, so I never know when it'll arrive.

Note: It conveys a sense of uncertainty unlike the occasional nature of 'sometimes'.

Spotty

Indicates something inconsistent or unreliable in quality or frequency.

Example: The Wi-Fi signal in this room is spotty, so my internet connection is unreliable.

Note: It emphasizes the irregular and unreliable nature more than the sporadic occurrence of 'sometimes'.

In fits and starts

Describes irregular bursts of activity followed by periods of inactivity.

Example: His work progresses in fits and starts, making it difficult to predict when he'll finish.

Note: It highlights the sporadic and unsteady nature of activity compared to 'sometimes'.

Now and then

Despite being slightly similar, this phrase is more formal than 'sometimes'.

Example: Now and then, I treat myself to a fancy dinner at a nice restaurant.

Note: It is a more refined or traditional expression compared to the casual nature of 'sometimes'.

Spur-of-the-moment

Refers to doing something suddenly or without much planning.

Example: We decided to go on a spur-of-the-moment road trip.

Note: It implies a sudden, unplanned action rather than the occasional nature of 'sometimes'.

In a blue moon

Means something happens very rarely or infrequently.

Example: I see that friend of mine in a blue moon, as she lives far away.

Note: It emphasizes the rarity of an event more than the irregular occurrence of 'sometimes'.

Sometimes I like to go for a walk in the park.

Terkadang saya suka berjalan-jalan di taman.

I sometimes forget my keys at home.

Saya terkadang lupa kunci di rumah.

He only visits us sometimes.

Dia hanya mengunjungi kami terkadang.

Sometimes - Adverb (Adverb) / Adverb (Adverb)

Lemma: sometimes

Conjugations

Adverb (Adverb): sometimes

Syllables, Separation and Stress

Sometimes Contains 2 syllables: some • times

Phonetic transcription: ˈsəm-ˌtīmz

some times , ˈsəm ˌtīmz (The red syllable is stressed)

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.

Sometimes: 500 - 600 (Extremely common).

This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.

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