No. 15,035 in German
seltene
Rare.
In a sentence
Die Bibliothek hat eine Sammlung seltener Bücher.
The library has a collection of rare books.
Here, 'seltener' is used as an adjective to describe objects that are uncommon or unique.
Ein seltener Vogel wurde am See beobachtet.
A rare bird was observed at the lake.
In this sentence, 'seltener' qualifies the noun 'Vogel,' emphasizing its rarity.
Es ist selten, so eine Gelegenheit zu haben.
It is rare to have such an opportunity.
Here, 'selten' is used as an adverb to describe the infrequency or uncommonness of occurrences.
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