ADJECTIVE

häufig/ˈhɔɪ̯fɪç/frequent; common; often

häufig is a German adjective that means frequent, common, or often. It is pronounced /ˈhɔɪ̯fɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "häufiger" and "häufigsten".

Definitions

1.occurring many times or at short intervals(general use)

a.happening often; not rare

In Großstädten sind Staus ein häufiges Problem.—In large cities, traffic jams are a frequent problem.

b.appearing regularly

Das Wetter ändert sich in dieser Region häufig.—The weather changes often in this region.

Adjective Forms

Positivehäufig
Comparativehäufiger
Superlativehäufigsten

Frequently asked questions

What does "häufig" mean in English?
"häufig" means frequent, common, or often. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "häufig"?
"häufig" is pronounced /ˈhɔɪ̯fɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "häufig"?
The comparative of "häufig" is "häufiger" and the superlative is "häufigsten".
What part of speech is "häufig"?
"häufig" is a adjective in German.

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