sovent, de còps, totjorn

How Often

Level 2

Frequency words tell how often something happens.

How It Works

These words say how often something happens. They never change form, and the verb keeps the ending of its subject.

Word	Meaning
totjorn	always
sovent	often
de còps	sometimes
jamai	never (see its own entry)

Totjorn and sovent usually follow the verb: Manjam sovent a l'ostal. De còps is a short phrase and can come first, with a comma: De còps, legissi al pargue. For every day, use cada jorn. Write totjorn as one word. The French toujours is not Occitan.

The present is enough for a habit: Manjam sovent means we often eat.

Examples (4)

Manjam sovent a l'ostal.
We often eat at home.
Sovent describes a repeated habit.
Maria canta totjorn.
Maria always sings.
Totjorn is the strongest of the three.
De còps, legissi al pargue.
Sometimes I read in the park.
De còps can open the sentence.
Joan va totjorn a Albi.
Joan always goes to Albi.
The place follows the frequency word.

Common Mistakes

Using the French word.
Maria canta toujours.
Maria canta totjorn.
Occitan writes totjorn, as one word.

How It Connects

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sovent, de còps, totjornLevel 2How Often

Learn This First

Frequency words go next to a present-tense verb, so the -ar present comes first.

Present of -ar Verbs
Know the present of -ar verbs, because the frequency word sits next to the verb: Maria canta totjorn, Manjam sovent a l'ostal.
Level 1

Words in This Pattern

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