bisweilen
Translation
sometimes, at times, occasionally
Examples
Bisweilen gehe ich im Wald spazieren.
Sometimes I go for a walk in the forest.
Er ist bisweilen etwas launisch.
He is a bit moody at times.
Grammar Patterns
((Adverb)) + ((Verb)) + ((Subject)) ... at the beginning of a sentence, causing inversion Bisweilen regnet es hier stark.
Similar Words
Synonyms: manchmal, gelegentlich, ab und zu; Antonyms: immer, nie
Etymology
From 'bis' (until) and 'Weile' (a while). Literally 'until a while', meaning for some time, or from time to time.
Memory Tips
Imagine waiting 'for a while' (eine Weile), then something happens, then you wait again. This occurs 'at times' (bisweilen).