иногда́
inogdá
The English word "sometimes" can be translated into Russian using several forms, most commonly иногда́ (inogdá). Wiktionary also lists времена́ми (vremenámi) and поро́й (porój).
Meaning: on certain occasions, but not always (adv)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| иногда́ | inogdá |
| времена́ми | vremenámi |
| поро́й | porój |
| подча́с | podčás |
All these terms describe something that happens on certain occasions but not always.
Which one should you use?
иногда́ is the most neutral and common way to say "sometimes". In contrast, временами often implies a sense of irregularity or occurring in sporadic intervals. The form поро́й is frequently used to describe a recurring state or a tendency that happens "at times", frequently used in more descriptive or literary contexts than иногда́. Finally, подча́с is a more formal or literary term for "sometimes" and is less common in everyday spoken Russian than иногда́.
How do you pronounce it?
inogdá
Did you know?
- While English speakers use 'sometimes' as a single adverb, a Russian speaker might use the phrase быва́ет to mean 'it happens sometimes'.
- The word иногда́ shares a root with однажды, the word used to begin fairy tales with 'once upon a time'.
- The term поро́й is rooted in пора, which means 'time' or 'season', linking the idea of 'sometimes' to the natural cycles of the year.
Examples in context
- Ваше отсутствие иногда вызывает некоторые проблемы.Your absence sometimes causes some problems.
- Порой чувствуешь, что время пролетает незаметно.Sometimes you feel that time flies unnoticed.
- Иногда я просто хочу остаться дома и посмотреть фильм.Sometimes I just want to stay at home and watch a movie.
- Время от времени мы встречаемся со старыми друзьями.Sometimes we meet with old friends.
- Я иногда́ гуляю в парке.Ya inogda gulyayu v parke.I sometimes walk in the park.
- Он иногда́ опаздывает на работу.On inogda opazdyvayet na rabotu.He sometimes is late for work.
- Мы иногда́ едим пиццу на ужин.My inogda yedim pitstsu na uzhin.We sometimes eat pizza for dinner.
Example conversation
Ekaterina and Dmitry are discussing their weekend habits.
- Екатерина EkaterinaТы иногда́ ходишь в кино?Ty inogda khodish' v kino?Do you sometimes go to the cinema?
- Дмитрий DmitryДа, я иногда́ хожу с друзьями.Da, ya inogda khozhu s druz'yami.Yes, I sometimes go with friends.
- Екатерина EkaterinaЭто очень весело.Eto ochen' veselo.That is very fun.
- Дмитрий DmitryА ты любишь кино?A ty lyubish' kino?And do you like movies?
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sometimes” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
