Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #1500
Word (Wort)

seitdem

Translation (Übersetzung) since then, ever since
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈzaɪ̯tdeːm]
B1
Conjunctions/Adverbs
Intermediate
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
conjunction adverb temporal subordinate-clause cause-effect
"Seitdem" can function as both a subordinating conjunction (introducing a subordinate clause) and an adverb (modifying a main clause). As a conjunction, it requires the verb to be placed at the end of the clause. As an adverb, it typically appears at the beginning of a sentence or clause.

seitdem - German Conjunctions/Adverbs - seitdem Meaning - seitdem Translation - seitdem Conjunctions/Adverbs Examples

seitdem is a German Conjunctions/Adverbs

Learn seitdem meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. seitdem is classified as a Conjunctions/Adverbs in German grammar.

seitdem Examples (Beispiele) in English

seitdem examples with English translations. See how to use seitdem in sentences. seitdem example sentences in English below.

Seitdem ich in Berlin wohne, fahre ich oft mit dem Fahrrad.
Since I've been living in Berlin, I often ride my bike.
Introducing a subordinate clause explaining a change in habit.
Er ist viel entspannter, seitdem er Yoga macht.
He's much more relaxed since he's been doing yoga.
Showing cause and effect between two situations.
Seitdem das neue Restaurant eröffnet hat, gehen wir dort jeden Freitag essen.
Since the new restaurant opened, we eat there every Friday.
Indicating a new routine that started at a specific point.

seitdem Examples (Beispiele) in English

seitdem examples with English translations. See how to use seitdem in sentences. seitdem example sentences in English below.

Wir haben uns 2015 kennengelernt. Seitdem sind wir gute Freunde.
We met in 2015. Since then, we've been good friends.
Standalone adverb referring back to a previously mentioned time.
Das Haus wurde renoviert. Seitdem sieht es viel besser aus.
The house was renovated. Since then, it looks much better.
Adverb connecting a change to a previous event.
Er hat den Job gekündigt. Seitdem sucht er nach etwas Neuem.
He quit his job. Since then, he's been looking for something new.
Adverb indicating continuous action from a past point.

seitdem — common mistakes (English)

Learner-focused corrections for seitdem — typical errors vs. correct German, with short explanations.

  • Seitdem ich lerne Deutsch, ich spreche besser.
    Seitdem ich Deutsch lerne, spreche ich besser.
    When "seitdem" is used as a conjunction, the verb must go to the end of the subordinate clause. The main clause then follows with normal word order.
  • Ich wohne hier seitdem drei Jahren.
    Ich wohne hier seit drei Jahren.
    "Seitdem" cannot be used with time expressions like "drei Jahren". Use the preposition "seit" instead.
  • Seitdem der Party, bin ich müde.
    Seit der Party bin ich müde.
    With nouns (like "Party"), use the preposition "seit", not the conjunction/adverb "seitdem".

seitdem Word Family - seitdem Related Words - seitdem Family Members

seitdem Word Family (Wortfamilie)

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

derived from (abgeleitet von)
seit
Meaning: since
Example: seit gestern
Preposition
related temporal expression (verwandter Zeitausdruck)
seither
Meaning: since then
Example: Seither ist alles anders.
Adverb
opposite time reference (gegensätzlicher Zeitbezug)
bevor
Meaning: before
Example: bevor ich gehe
Conjunction

seitdem Usage - seitdem Collocations - seitdem Idioms - seitdem Synonyms - seitdem Antonyms

seitdem Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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seitdem Collocations (Kollokationen)

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

seitdem ich hier wohne
since I've been living here
High frequency
seitdem er weg ist
since he's been gone
High frequency
seitdem das passiert ist
since that happened
Medium frequency
seitdem wir uns kennen
since we've known each other
Medium frequency
seitdem es regnet
since it's been raining
Medium frequency

seitdem Idioms (Redewendungen)

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

Seitdem ist viel Wasser den Rhein hinuntergeflossen.
A lot of water has flowed under the bridge since then.
Used to indicate that a significant amount of time has passed and many things have changed.
Seitdem hat sich die Welt gedreht.
The world has turned since then.
Expresses that much time has passed and circumstances have changed.

seitdem Synonyms (Synonyme)

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

seit
Meaning: since
High similarity
von da an
Meaning: from then on
Medium similarity
in der Zwischenzeit
Meaning: in the meantime
Low similarity

seitdem Antonyms (Antonyme)

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

vorher
Meaning: before
bis dahin
Meaning: until then

seitdem Semantically Related Words - seitdem Contextually Related Words - seitdem Thematically Related Words

seitdem Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

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

danach nachdem während solange bis

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