Usage examples of "occasion" in English with translation to German

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Your dress is unsuitable for the occasion. Deine Kleidung ist unpassend für diesen Anlass.
I never have had occasion to use it. Ich hatte noch nie die Gelegenheit, es zu benutzen.
I bought this suit just for this occasion. Ich kaufte den Anzug nur für diesen Anlass.
She got out the bottle of champagne she'd been saving for a special occasion. Sie holte die Champagnerflasche hervor, die sie für einen besonderen Anlass aufgehoben hatte.
Tom only wears a suit on special occasions. Tom trägt nur bei besonderen Anlässen einen Anzug.
We have lobsters only on special occasions. Wir essen nur zu besonderen Gelegenheiten Hummer.
I have had several occasions for speaking English. Ich hatte mehrere Gelegenheiten, Englisch zu sprechen.
We see them on occasion. Wir sehen sie gelegentlich.
His speech was suitable for the occasion. Seine Sprache war dem Anlaß angemessen.
I meet him on occasion at the club. Ich treffe ihn ab und zu im Club.
We meet him on occasion at the club. Wir treffen ihn ab und zu im Club.
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