selten meaning and definition in german

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Adjective
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comparative seltener or seltner, superlative seltensten
  1. rare, infrequent
  2. unusual
Adverb
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usage notes, top meaning The two senses are distinguishable by context and intonation.
  1. seldom; rarely Er ist selten unfreundlich. He’s rarely ever unfriendly.
  2. unusually; extremely Der Typ war ja selten unfreundlich! That guy was extremely unfriendly!
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• Seltenheit