until in German
until in German is bis, bis an, bis zu — until means up to the point in time that something happens.
until in German
bis
Up to the time that (a condition becomes true).
bis
(without an object) Up to the time that the foods or other things available to sell, or tasks which need to be completed, run out.
bis an
(without an object) Up to the time that the foods or other things available to sell, or tasks which need to be completed, run out.
bis zu
(without an object) Up to the time that the foods or other things available to sell, or tasks which need to be completed, run out.
What does "until" mean?
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prep Up to the point in time that something happens.
"We waited until sunrise before setting off."
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conj Up to the time that a stated condition becomes true.
"Not until I got his email did I fully understand his disappointment."
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until in a sentence
- We waited until sunrise before setting off.
- The shop stays open until nine o'clock every evening.
- Not until I got his email did I fully understand his disappointment.
- It took us a week before/until we got the house repainted.
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What is "until" in German?
"until" in German is bis, bis an, bis zu. until means: Up to the point in time that something happens.
How do you use "until" in a sentence?
Example: "We waited until sunrise before setting off." In German, "until" is bis, bis an, bis zu.
Are there other ways to say "until" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "until": bis, bis an, bis zu.
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