Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #50
Word (Wort)

Bis

Translation (Übersetzung) until, by, to, up to
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [bɪs]
A1
Preposition/Conjunction
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
conjunction preposition temporal basic spatial
Bis is a versatile word that functions primarily as a preposition indicating a temporal or spatial limit, or as a conjunction meaning 'until'. It often requires the accusative case when used as a preposition. It can also be used in combination with other prepositions (e.g., bis zu).

Bis - German Preposition/Conjunction - Bis Meaning - Bis Translation - Bis Preposition/Conjunction Examples

Bis is a German Preposition/Conjunction

Learn Bis meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. Bis is classified as a Preposition/Conjunction in German grammar.

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Bis Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Bis word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Bis family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Bis related words and expand your German vocabulary.

compound preposition (zusammengesetzte Präposition)
bis zu
Meaning: up to
Example: Bis zu 100 Personen können teilnehmen.
Preposition
temporal expression (zeitlicher Ausdruck)
bis jetzt
Meaning: until now
Example: Bis jetzt war alles gut.
Phrase
spatial expression (räumlicher Ausdruck)
bis hierher
Meaning: up to here
Example: Wir sind bis hierher gelaufen.
Phrase

Bis Usage - Bis Collocations - Bis Idioms - Bis Synonyms - Bis Antonyms

Bis Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Bis Collocations (Kollokationen)

Bis collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Bis word combinations and how to use Bis with other words naturally.

bis morgen
until tomorrow
High frequency
bis später
until later
High frequency
bis bald
see you soon
High frequency
bis zum Ende
until the end
High frequency
bis dahin
until then
Medium frequency
bis jetzt
until now
Medium frequency
bis auf weiteres
until further notice
Medium frequency
bis zu
up to
High frequency

Bis Idioms (Redewendungen)

Bis idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Bis with meanings and explanations. Master Bis expressions used in everyday German.

Bis in die Puppen
until the wee hours
Literally 'until the dolls', meaning staying up very late
Bis zum Gehtnichtmehr
to the absolute limit
Literally 'until you can't go anymore', meaning pushing to maximum capacity
Bis dass der Tod uns scheidet
until death do us part
Wedding vow phrase meaning commitment until death

Bis Synonyms (Synonyme)

Bis synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Bis and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Bis similar words and their usage.

bis zu
Meaning: up to
High similarity
solange
Meaning: as long as
Medium similarity
bis dahin
Meaning: until then
High similarity

Bis Antonyms (Antonyme)

Bis antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to Bis. Discover Bis opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

seit
Meaning: since
ab
Meaning: from
vor
Meaning: before

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Bis Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Bis semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Bis. Explore Bis related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Bis contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Zeit Ende Grenze Dauer Termin

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