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 cognate of the English phrase, using 'von' (from), 'Zeit' (time), and 'zu' (to).
Memory Tips
This phrase is a perfect cognate to the English 'from time to time', making it very easy to memorize and use correctly.