English-German translation for "seldom"

"seldom" German translation

seldom
[ˈseldəm]adverb | Adverb adv

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seldom
[ˈseldəm]adjective | Adjektiv adj obsolete | obsolet, begrifflich veraltetobs

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  • rare | seltenselten, rar
    seldom
    seldom
not seldom
nichtrare | selten selten, ziemlichoften | oft oft
not seldom
misfortunes seldom come singly
ein Unglück kommtrare | selten selten allein
misfortunes seldom come singly
Herr Präsident, wir geben häufig beschwichtigende Erklärungen ab, und schreiten nur selten zur Tat.
Mr President, we often make anodyne statements, but seldom take decisive action.
Source: Europarl
Doch hören wir selten von den Menschen vor Ort, von denen berichtet wird, sie seien in Gefahr.
But seldom do we hear from the local people who are said to be in danger.
Source: News-Commentary
Die Franzosen haben selten etwas für die Demokratie übrig gehabt.
The French have seldom been enamored of democracy.
Source: News-Commentary
Selten war eine solche Zusammenarbeit so offensichtlich für die ganze Welt von Nutzen.
Seldom has such cooperation been so obviously of benefit to the whole world.
Source: Europarl
Mir hat selten etwas mehr Freude gemacht als meine Beiträge in diesem Parlament.
I have seldom enjoyed an experience more than I have enjoyed addressing this Parliament.
Source: Europarl
Es überrascht kaum, dass Veränderungen in Frankreich so selten sind.
Little wonder that change occurs so seldom in France.
Source: News-Commentary
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