This is the 15022nd most frequent Russian word.
подчас
"Подчас" means "at times" or "sometimes" in English.
The word 'подчас' here means 'at times' and is used to express moments of difficulty in understanding human motives.
Подчас бывает трудно понять, что движет людьми.
At times, it is difficult to understand what motivates people.
In this sentence, 'подчас' means 'sometimes' and conveys an occasional lack of attention or focus.
Он подчас не слышит, что говорят вокруг.
He sometimes does not hear what is being said around him.
'Подчас' here implies 'at times,' indicating moments of realization regarding the efficacy of simple solutions.