ADPOSITION
seit/zaɪ̯t/since; for (time)
seit is a German adposition that means since or for (time). It is pronounced /zaɪ̯t/.
Definitions
1.indicates a starting point in time continuing up to the present(temporal)
a.used with time expressions to specify when something began and is still ongoing
Ich lebe seit zwei Jahren in Berlin.—I have lived in Berlin for two years.
b.used with points in the past for ongoing actions
Seit gestern regnet es ununterbrochen.—It has been raining nonstop since yesterday.
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.
