manchmal
Translation
sometimes, occasionally
Examples
Manchmal gehe ich ins Kino.
Sometimes I go to the movies.
Er ist manchmal etwas launisch.
He is sometimes a bit moody.
Grammar Patterns
Adverb of time, placed at the beginning of a sentence or after the conjugated verb. Manchmal lese ich ein Buch.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ab und zu, gelegentlich; Antonyms: immer, nie
Etymology
Composed of 'manch' (some, many a) and 'Mal' (time). Literally means 'some times'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'manch' (many a) + 'mal' (time) = 'many a time', which means 'sometimes'.