ことがある
Meanings
- There are times when ~
- Sometimes
- Occasionally
- It can happen that ~
About this pattern
Explanation
ことがある is used to talk about occasional experiences or events. It means that something happens from time to time, or that there are occasions when a situation occurs. It is commonly used to describe past or present experiences, not definite habitual actions. It often conveys a nuance of “there are times when this happens,” rather than a universal rule.
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Example sentences
When I was a child, I used to swim in the sea often in the summer.
There are times when I don’t have time to eat because I’m busy.
It sometimes snows in this area.
Sometimes it rains on weekends, so I took an umbrella.
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