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Bis Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Bis" is mainly used as preposition meaning "until", "till" or "to". It is also used as conjunction and adverb.
Essential properties of "bis"
Its most important properties are:
Properties as Preposition
- Governed cases: accusative
- Functions: temporal
Properties as Conjunction
subordinating
Meanings of "bis" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "Until (temporal or spatial limit)"
"Bis", when used with this meaning, acts as preposition.
- Definition: "Until, indicating a temporal or spatial limit."
- Translation(s): until, till, to
- Synonym(s): bis zu
- Related word(s): bis auf, bis an
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich arbeite bis 18 Uhr.
- Der Zug fährt bis Berlin.
- Wir bleiben hier bis Montag.
2.) "Until (indicating an event)"
"Bis", when used with this meaning, acts as conjunction.
- Definition: "Until, indicating the moment something occurs."
- Translation(s): until, till
- Synonym(s): bevor
- Related word(s): solange
📝 Some usage examples:
- Warte hier, bis ich zurückkomme.
- Er lernte Deutsch, bis er fließend sprechen konnte.
- Wir spielen weiter, bis es dunkel wird.
3.) "Up to (maximum degree/quantity)"
"Bis", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.
- Definition: "Up to, indicating a maximum degree or quantity."
- Translation(s): up to
- Synonym(s): höchstens
- Related word(s): maximal
📝 Some usage examples:
- Das kostet bis zu 100 Euro.
- Er kann bis zu drei Sprachen sprechen.
- Die Temperatur steigt bis auf 30 Grad.