ADVERB

seitdem/zaɪ̯tˈdeːm/since then; ever since

seitdem is a German adverb that means since then or ever since. It is pronounced /zaɪ̯tˈdeːm/.

Definitions

1.from a certain time in the past until now; since then(temporal adverb)

a.Indicates a point in time after a past event

Er ist umgezogen, und seitdem habe ich ihn nicht mehr gesehen.He moved away, and I haven't seen him since then.

2.since (introducing a time clause)(temporal conjunction)

a.Marks an event or situation starting at a specific past time

Seitdem er in Berlin lebt, ist er glücklicher.Since he has been living in Berlin, he has been happier.

Frequently asked questions

What does "seitdem" mean in English?
"seitdem" means since then or ever since. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "seitdem"?
"seitdem" is pronounced /zaɪ̯tˈdeːm/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "seitdem"?
"seitdem" is a adverb in German.

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