Translation of German word "seit" to English
seit
/zaɪt/
Meaning
PrepositionFrom: referring to a period of time ending in the present and defining it by the point in time at which it started, or the period in which its starting point occurred. Continuously during that period of time.
How to use
The word 'seit' is often used to indicate a starting point in time for an action or situation that continues up to the present.
🇬🇧 English
since
Example
Ich habe ihn letztes Jahr getroffen, ihn aber seitdem nicht mehr gesehen.
I met him last year but haven't seen him since.
Ich kannte sie erst seit dem Vorjahr, also haben wir uns seit unserer Hochzeit gestritten.
I had only known her since the previous year, so we had been arguing since we got married.
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- seit gestern— since yesterday
- seit langem— for a long time
- seit wann— since when
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What is the definition of the German word "seit"?▼
The German word "seit" is defined as: "From: referring to a period of time ending in the present and defining it by the point in time at which it started, or the period in which its starting point occurred. Continuously during that period of time."
What does the German word "seit" mean?▼
The German word "seit" means "since" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "seit"?▼
You can hear the correct audio pronunciation of the word "seit" by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
Can I see an example sentence with "seit"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Ich bin seit gestern hier." (which translates as "I met him last year but haven't seen him since.").
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