ADJECTIVE
selten/ˈzɛltn̩/rare; seldom; unusual
selten is a German adjective that means rare, seldom, or unusual. It is pronounced /ˈzɛltn̩/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "seltener" and "seltensten".
Definitions
1.not happening often; seldom(frequency)
a.occurring only infrequently
Solche Fehler passieren sehr selten.—Such mistakes happen very seldom.
b.done or seen rarely
Er besucht seine Großeltern nur selten.—He only rarely visits his grandparents.
2.not commonly found or existing; rare(unusualness)
a.exceptional or unusual in appearance or occurrence
Das ist eine seltene Blume.—That is a rare flower.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | selten |
|---|---|
| Comparative | seltener |
| Superlative | seltensten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "selten" mean in English?
- "selten" means rare, seldom, or unusual. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "selten"?
- "selten" is pronounced /ˈzɛltn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "selten"?
- The comparative of "selten" is "seltener" and the superlative is "seltensten".
- What part of speech is "selten"?
- "selten" is a adjective in German.
