ADPOSITION

bis/bɪs/until; up to; as far as

bis is a German adposition that means until, up to, or as far as. It is pronounced /bɪs/.

Definitions

1.until a particular time(time)

a.used to indicate the end point in time

Ich warte bis acht Uhr.I'll wait until eight o'clock.

2.as far as or up to a place or point(space/extent)

a.used to indicate the limit of space or amount

Sie ging bis zur Brücke.She walked up to the bridge.

Frequently asked questions

What does "bis" mean in English?
"bis" means until, up to, or as far as. It is a German adposition.
How do you pronounce "bis"?
"bis" is pronounced /bɪs/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "bis"?
"bis" is a adposition in German.

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