Now and then Meaning in English
expression
ˈnaʊ/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈðɛn
NOW-uhnd-THEN
nˈaʊ/ /ˈænd/ /ðˈɛn
NOW-uhnd-THEN
Definition
This expression means 'occasionally' or 'sometimes,' referring to an action that happens from time to time but not regularly.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in both spoken and written English to imply something happens occasionally. Less formal than 'occasionally'; similar to 'from time to time.' Typically comes at the beginning or end of a sentence.
Spanish: de vez en cuando - de vez en cuandoPortuguese (BR): de vez em quandoPortuguese (PT): de vez em quandoChinese (Simplified): 偶尔 - 时不时Chinese (Traditional): 偶爾 - 不時Hindi: कभी-कभीArabic: من حين لآخر - أحيانًاBengali: মাঝে মাঝে - কখনও কখনওRussian: время от времени - иногдаJapanese: 時々 - たまにVietnamese: thỉnh thoảng - đôi khiKorean: 가끔 - 때때로Turkish: arada sırada - bazenUrdu: کبھی کبھار - بعض اوقاتIndonesian: sesekali - kadang-kadang
Example Sentences
I visit my grandparents now and then.
basic
She eats chocolate now and then.
basic
We go to the movies now and then.
basic
Now and then, he likes to take a break from work and travel.
natural
You should call your old friends now and then just to check in.
natural
Mistakes happen now and then, so don't worry too much.
natural