bis auf

Based on: bis
Preposition
1.

except X

(Synonymous to "ausser" for the most part, but does not work well when you connect verbs.)
Examples
  • Bis auf Sonntag habe ich jeden Tag Zeit.
  • Except Sunday I'll have time every day.
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"außer" is the German word for "but, except" and it's a bit special when it comes to which case to use. Today, we'll find out and also explore some more vocab.

Vocab: außer, bis auf, außerdem,

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Vocab: absehen, die Absicht, beabsichtigen, absichtlich

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How many meanings does the German word 'bis auf' have?

bis auf has 1 distinct meaning: 1. except X.

What is 'bis auf' related to?

The word 'bis auf' is related to bis.

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Word of the Day – “außer”
"außer" is the German word for "but, except" and it's a bit special when it comes to which case to use. Today, we'll find out and also explore some more vocab.
Vocab: außer, bis auf, außerdem,
Read article

Prefix Verbs Explained – “absehen”
The verb "absehen" is not very common. But the noun "die Absicht". Today, we'll find out what it means and how to say "on purpose" in German.
Vocab: absehen, die Absicht, beabsichtigen, absichtlich
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