ADPOSITION
seit/zaɪ̯t/since; for (time)
seit is a German adposition that means since or for (time). It is pronounced /zaɪ̯t/.
Definitions
1.from a particular point in the past up to now(time, starting point)
a.indicating the beginning of an action or state in the past that continues until the present
Ich wohne seit 2010 in Berlin.—I have lived in Berlin since 2010.
2.for a period of time up to now(duration, up to present)
a.used to express duration of a continuing state or action
Sie arbeitet seit einer Woche hier.—She has been working here for a week.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "seit" mean in English?
- "seit" means since or for (time). It is a German adposition.
- How do you pronounce "seit"?
- "seit" is pronounced /zaɪ̯t/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "seit"?
- "seit" is a adposition in German.
