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.
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