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bis

until

preposition BIS Common

Also means

by

Usage Note

bis takes the accusative and marks the end-point of time or place ('until, by, as far as'). It pairs with another preposition for precision, as in bis zum Bahnhof ('up to the station'). The casual farewell bis bald means 'see you soon'.

Examples

"Ich bleibe bis morgen."

Natural Translation

I'm staying until tomorrow.

Literal Translation

I stay until tomorrow.

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