ofte

often

Usages of ofte

• Morgenmaden spises ofte tidligt, så jeg kan nå skolen.: Breakfast is often eaten early so I can get to school.
• Telefonen bruges ofte til at oversætte svære ord.: The phone is often used to translate difficult words.
• Vi besøger ofte familien, når der er tid til en lang rejse.: We often visit the family when there is time for a long trip.
• Frokosten består ofte af lette retter som salat og brød.: Lunch often consists of light dishes such as salad and bread.
• Katten sover ofte i en solstråle på gulvet.: The cat often sleeps in a ray of sunshine on the floor.
• Varsel om sne udsendes ofte om vinteren.: A warning about snow is often issued in winter.
• Jeg ser ham ofte i centrum.: I see him often in the center.
• Man ser ofte fuglene flyve i haven.: One often sees the birds flying in the garden.
• Svømmeteknikken forbedres, når jeg svømmer ofte.: The swimming technique improves when I swim often.
• Jeg hviler mig ofte efter arbejdet.: I often rest after work.
• Vi spadserer ofte i skoven for at nyde naturen.: We often stroll in the forest to enjoy nature.
• Jeg skriver ofte breve ved skrivebordet, mens jeg drikker kaffe.: I often write letters at the desk while I drink coffee.
• Deres hund løber ofte i haven.: Their dog often runs in the garden.
• Vi skriver ofte beskeder til hinanden, når vi savner familien.: We often write messages to each other when we miss the family.
• Vi spiser ofte frokost i kantinen eller på en café, fordi maden der er billig.: We often eat lunch in the canteen or at a café because the food there is cheap.
• Hun bager ofte kage til sine søskende, fordi de elsker søde desserter.: She often bakes cake for her siblings, because they love sweet desserts.
• Katten sover ofte i sofaens hjørne.: The cat often sleeps in the corner of the sofa.
• Vores hold vinder ofte konkurrencer, når vi arbejder godt sammen.: Our team often wins competitions when we work well together.
• I vores kvarter er fortovet ofte fyldt, når folk går til metroen om morgenen.: In our neighborhood the sidewalk is often crowded when people go to the metro in the morning.
• Hun fik også en vaccine sidste år, fordi hun ofte bliver syg om vinteren.: She also got a vaccine last year, because she often gets sick in winter.
• Jeg tager ofte rugbrød med på arbejde, fordi det holder mig mæt længere.: I often bring rye bread to work because it keeps me full longer.
• Min onkel har skæg om vinteren, men senere får han det ofte klippet.: My uncle has a beard in the winter, but later he often gets it trimmed.
• Min bedstefar sidder ofte ved vinduet og venter på bageren, som kommer med brødet.: My grandfather often sits by the window and waits for the baker, who comes with the bread.
• Vi holder ofte nytår sammen med vores naboer den 31. december.: We often celebrate New Year together with our neighbors on December 31st.
• I marts føles foråret ofte tæt på, selvom det stadig kan være koldt.: In March spring often feels near, even though it can still be cold.
• I juni spiser vi ofte udenfor om aftenen, fordi luften er varm og klar.: In June we often eat outside in the evening because the air is warm and clear.
• I oktober blæser det ofte meget, så jeg tager en varm jakke på om morgenen.: In October it is often very windy, so I put on a warm jacket in the morning.
• I november begynder jeg at glæde mig til jul, selvom vejret ofte er mørkt og koldt.: In November I begin to look forward to Christmas, even though the weather is often dark and cold.
• I efteråret læser jeg mere derhjemme, fordi regnen ofte holder mig indenfor.: In the autumn I read more at home, because the rain often keeps me indoors.
• I september og oktober køber jeg ofte nye bøger, fordi jeg gerne vil starte på noget nyt.: In September and October I often buy new books, because I want to start something new.
• Begge lærere siger, at der ofte kommer færre fejl, når man læser teksten langsomt.: Both teachers say that there are often fewer mistakes when one reads the text slowly.
• Jeg læser ofte et digt højt, når jeg vil slappe af om aftenen.: I often read a poem aloud when I want to relax in the evening.
• Alarmen ringer klokken seks, men jeg vil ofte gerne slumre lidt længere.: The alarm goes off at six o’clock, but I often want to snooze a little longer.
• Min søster siger, at sådan en mørk sky ofte betyder, at der snart kommer en byge.: My sister says that such a dark cloud often means that a shower is coming soon.
• Om sommeren sidder vi ofte ved springvandet bag hegnet og drikker kaffe.: In the summer we often sit by the fountain behind the fence and drink coffee.
• Om vinteren er springvandet slukket, men om foråret sidder der ofte duer på kanten og ænder ved dammen.: In winter the fountain is turned off, but in spring there are often pigeons on the edge and ducks by the pond.
• Min niece spiser gerne druer og melon om sommeren, men min nevø vælger ofte en pære i stedet.: My niece likes to eat grapes and melon in the summer, but my nephew often chooses a pear instead.
• Hunden sover ofte på dørmåtten, selvom jeg helst vil have, at den ligger på tæppet i stuen.: The dog often sleeps on the doormat, even though I would prefer it to lie on the blanket in the living room.
• Jeg køber ofte brød på vej hjem fra arbejde.: I often buy bread on the way home from work.
• Jeg vil gerne høre din mening, fordi din holdning ofte hjælper mig med at se problemet fra en anden side.: I would like to hear your opinion because your point of view often helps me see the problem from another side.
• Hvis en trøje er hullet eller har en stor plet, er den ofte for ødelagt til at give videre.: If a sweater has holes or a big stain, it is often too damaged to pass on.
• Min nabo låner os sin plæneklipper, når græsset bliver for højt, og der ligger ofte en snegl i græsset foran den.: My neighbor lends us her lawn mower when the grass gets too high, and there is often a snail in the grass in front of it.
• Min søster har en lille baby, som ofte smiler, når hun ser mig.: My sister has a little baby who often smiles when she sees me.
• Jeg kan ofte trøste barnet med en bamse og en stille vuggevise.: I can often comfort the child with a teddy bear and a quiet lullaby.
• I dag lærer vi udtrykket “have det med at”, som vi bruger, når noget ofte sker på samme måde.: Today we learn the expression “have det med at,” which we use when something often happens in the same way.
• Selvom hun er meget beskeden, er min tante også generøs med sin tid og hjælper os ofte.: Even though she is very modest, my aunt is also generous with her time and often helps us.
• I dag lærer vi ordet "mon", som ofte bruges i spørgsmål.: Today we learn the word “mon,” which is often used in questions.
• Vi øver ental og flertal, fordi de samme navneord ofte ser forskellige ud.: We practice singular and plural because the same nouns often look different.
• Nogle ord har en tydelig modsætning, og læreren siger, at en modsætning ofte er lettere at huske end et synonym.: Some words have a clear opposite, and the teacher says that an opposite is often easier to remember than a synonym.
• Jeg er egentlig ikke så glemsom derhjemme, men på kontoret glemmer jeg ofte små ting.: I am not really that forgetful at home, but at the office I often forget small things.
• Min mor arbejder på et offentligt kontor i byen, og derfor tager hun ofte bussen.: My mother works at a public office in town, and therefore she often takes the bus.
• Den gamle printer er besværlig, fordi papiret ofte sidder fast.: The old printer is troublesome because the paper often gets stuck.
• I en bisætning kommer grundleddet ofte før ikke, og den ordstilling kræver lidt øvelse.: In a subordinate clause, the subject often comes before “ikke,” and that word order requires a little practice.
• I dag lærer vi udtrykket "have det med at", som vi bruger, når noget ofte sker på samme måde.: Today we learn the expression “tend to,” which we use when something often happens in the same way.
• Hun klager ikke ofte, men i dag siger hun egentlig, at mødet var alt for langt.: She does not complain often, but today she actually says that the meeting was far too long.
• Jeg tager min termokop med, når jeg pendler, og desuden læser jeg ofte avisen i metroen.: I bring my travel mug when I commute, and in addition I often read the newspaper on the metro.
• Hvis en besked ligger i spam, ser min søster den ofte for sent.: If a message is in spam, my sister often sees it too late.

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