öfter(s)

Based on: oft
Adverb
  1. more often
  2. often
1.

more often

(The more form of "oft". Here, only "öfter" works, and not "öfters".)
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Examples
  • "Maria duscht öfter als Thomas.""Ja, das riecht man."
  • "Maria showers more often than Thomas.""Yeah, you can smell that."
2.

often

Opposite: selten
(In colloquial German, "öfter" is also used in the basic sense of "often". It often comes in combination with "mal" or with an "s" - "öfters". That sounds kind of "meh" though.)
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  • Thomas geht öfters nach der Arbeit noch ein Bier trinken.
  • Thomas often goes for a beer after work.

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How many meanings does the German word 'öfter(s)' have?

öfter(s) has 2 distinct meanings: 1. more often, 2. often.

What is 'öfter(s)' related to?

The word 'öfter(s)' is related to oft.

Where can I learn more about 'öfter(s)'?

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