von Zeit zu Zeit
Translation
from time to time, occasionally
Examples
Wir treffen uns von Zeit zu Zeit.
We meet from time to time.
Grammar Patterns
[von Zeit zu Zeit] from time to time We meet from time to time.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ab und zu, manchmal; Antonyms: immer (always), ständig (constantly)
Etymology
Literally 'from time to time'. It's a direct parallel to the English phrase, with 'von' (from), 'Zeit' (time), and 'zu' (to).
Memory Tips
This is one of the easiest German idioms for English speakers to remember because it's a word-for-word translation of 'from time to time'.