How is the word bis translated from German to English
Zu dem Zeitpunkt, an dem etwas geschieht, oder davor.
At or before the moment when something happens.
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Zu dem Zeitpunkt, an dem etwas geschieht, oder davor.
At or before the moment when something happens.
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See how the word “bis” is used in sentences
Bis wir ankamen, hatte der Laden geschlossen. — By the time we arrived, the shop had closed.
Sie kommt an, bevor wir mit dem Essen anfangen. — She'll arrive by the time we start dinner.
Das Essen wird kalt sein, bis er nach Hause kommt. — Dinner will be cold by the time he gets home.
Wirst du den Bericht fertig haben, bevor die Sitzung beginnt? — Will you finish the report by the time the meeting begins?
War es schon dunkel, als du gingst? — Was it already dark by the time you left?
Ruf mich unbedingt an, bevor du den Bahnhof erreichst. — Make sure you call me by the time you reach the station.
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