The English word "how often" translates to Russian as "как часто" or "насколько часто." The word "often" alone means "часто," "зачастую," or "много раз." It is used to indicate frequency in various contexts, such as asking or stating how frequently an action occurs. Examples include "How often do you call your mother?" translated as "Как часто ты звонишь матери?" and "We often met over a cup of coffee" as "Мы часто встречались за чашкой кофе".