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 point in the past until now(temporal, adverb)

a.used as an adverb to refer to time since a previous event

Er ist vor zwei Jahren umgezogen und hat seitdem keine Freunde mehr gesehen.He moved two years ago and hasn't seen any friends since then.

2.since (introduces a subordinate clause indicating the starting point of an action or state continuing up to now)(temporal, conjunction)

a.used as a subordinating conjunction

Seitdem er in Berlin wohnt, ist er viel glücklicher.Since he has lived in Berlin, he has been much 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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