seit

Based on: *sēi-
Goethe A1 Preposition
  1. since
  2. for
1.

since

(German doesn't distinguish between "since" and "for")
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Examples
  • Ich lerne seit Juni Deutsch.
  • I have been learning German since June.
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2.

for

(time span)
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  • Ich lerne seit 4 Monaten Deutsch.
  • I have been learning for 4 month.
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German Time Prepositions – Meaning, Usage, Example

We'll go over the important time prepositions in German (bis, seit, vor,...), see what they express and what common mistakes to avoid. With plenty of audio examples :)

Vocab: vor, in, bis, seit, ab

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How many meanings does the German word 'seit' have?

seit has 2 distinct meanings: 1. since, 2. for.

What is 'seit' related to?

The word 'seit' is related to *sēi-.

Where can I learn more about 'seit'?

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German Time Prepositions – Meaning, Usage, Example
We'll go over the important time prepositions in German (bis, seit, vor,...), see what they express and what common mistakes to avoid. With plenty of audio examples :)
Vocab: vor, in, bis, seit, ab
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