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occasional

/əˈkeɪʒ(ə)nəl/

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noun

Gelegenheitsarbeiter, Gelegenheitstäter

A person who does something only occasionally.

Examples :

"My occasional helper at the bakery is a retired teacher. "

Mein Gelegenheitsarbeiter in der Bäckerei ist ein pensionierter Lehrer.

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adjective

Gelegentlich, vereinzelt

Occurring or appearing irregularly from time to time, but not often.

Examples :

"He took an occasional glass of wine."

Er trank gelegentlich ein Glas Wein.

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adjective

Gelegenheits-, Anlass-

Created for a specific occasion.

Examples :

"My grandmother baked an occasional cake for family gatherings. "

Meine Großmutter backte gelegentlich einen Kuchen für Familientreffen.

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adjective

Gelegentlich, vereinzelt

Intended for use as the occasion requires.

Examples :

"What your living room needs are some occasional chairs."

Was Ihr Wohnzimmer braucht, sind ein paar gelegentliche Stühle.

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adjective

Gelegentlich, zeitweilig

Acting in the indicated role from time to time.

Examples :

"He is an occasional writer of letters to the editor."

Er schreibt gelegentlich Leserbriefe.