Zuweile
Translation
at times, sometimes, occasionally
Examples
Zuweile gehe ich im Wald spazieren.
At times I go for a walk in the forest.
Zuweile fühlt er sich einsam.
Sometimes he feels lonely.
Grammar Patterns
((Adverb)) an adverb placed at the beginning of a sentence or after the verb Zuweile lese ich ein Buch.
Similar Words
Synonyms: manchmal, gelegentlich, ab und zu; Antonyms: immer, stets, nie
Etymology
Composed of 'zu' (at) and 'Weile' (a while). It literally means 'at a while' or 'at times'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a more formal or literary version of 'manchmal'. Imagine something happening 'at certain whiles'.