Translation of German word "selten" to English
selten
/ˈzɛltən/
Meaning
VerbAdjective and adverb meaning 'rare / scarce / seldom'.
How to use
selten ('rare / seldom / scarce') is an adjective and adverb (not a verb). Ein seltenes Phänomen — A rare phenomenon. Ich gehe selten ins Kino — I rarely go to the cinema.
🇬🇧 English
rare / seldom
Example
Ich komme selten ins Kino.
I rarely go to the cinema.
Er ist selten auf Reisen.
He rarely travels.
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- seltene Erden— rare earth elements
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What is the definition of the German word "selten"?▼
The German word "selten" is defined as: "Adjective and adverb meaning 'rare / scarce / seldom'."
What does the German word "selten" mean?▼
The German word "selten" means "rare / seldom" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ich komme selten ins Kino." (which translates as "I rarely go to the cinema.").
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