occasional

• Bezeichnet etwas, das nur gelegentlich, unregelmäßig oder selten geschieht oder vorkommt; auch für Personen oder Dinge, die nur zeitweise eine bestimmte Funktion ausüben.

Describes something that happens from time to time, not regularly or frequently.

1. Happening sometimesB1formal

   Occurring or appearing at irregular intervals; not frequent or regular.

   Gelegentlich vorkommend

   • We enjoy occasional trips to the countryside.
   • She makes occasional visits to her hometown.
   • There are occasional showers expected this afternoon.

   Synonymecasualinfrequentintermittentirregularoddperiodicscatteredsporadicuncommon

   Antonymeconstantcontinualfrequenthabitualregularsteady

2. Intended for special useB2formal

   Designed or used for a particular event or purpose that happens from time to time.

   Für besondere Anlässe

   • He keeps an occasional table in the living room for guests.
   • She bought an occasional chair for the hallway.
   • The store sells occasional furniture for special gatherings.

   Synonymeextrareservespare

   Antonymecommoneverydayregularroutinestandard