seit
Meaning and Usage
"Seit" in German translates to "since" or "for" in English and is used to indicate the starting point in time or duration of an action that is still ongoing.
Linguistic Analysis
"Seit" is a preposition that doesn't change its form. It is used to introduce a point in time ("since") or a period of time ("for").
Comparisons between German and English
The German word "seit" is similar in meaning to the English words "since" and "for."
Example Sentences
- Ich lerne Deutsch seit drei Jahren. (I have been learning German for three years.)
- Er wohnt hier seit 2010. (He has been living here since 2010.)
Memory Tips
To remember the meaning of "seit," think of the English word "since" and its usage in indicating the starting point in time.
Additional Vocabulary
- Duration: die Dauer
- Starting point: der Anfangspunkt
- Ongoing: andauernd
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
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Conjugation (for verbs)
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