Gestern
Example: Gestern bin ich mit meinen Freunden ins Kino gegangen.
Definition
"Gestern" is an adverb in German that means 'yesterday,' referring to the day before today. It is commonly used to indicate events or actions that took place during the previous day, as in 'Gestern bin ich mit meinen Freunden ins Kino gegangen' (Yesterday, I went to the cinema with my friends).
Etymology
The word "gestern" comes from Old High German 'gistran,' which also meant 'yesterday.' It is related to the English word 'yesterday,' sharing a common Germanic root. Did you know? The form has remained remarkably stable over centuries, preserving its original meaning.
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"Gestern" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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