Bis jetzt
Example: Bis jetzt habe ich viel Deutsch gelernt.
Definition
"Bis jetzt" is a German expression meaning 'up to now' or 'until this moment.' It is used to indicate the time period leading to the present, often emphasizing that something has been true or ongoing from the past until the current point in time.
Etymology
"Bis jetzt" combines two German words: "bis," meaning 'until,' and "jetzt," meaning 'now.' Together, they form a phrase that literally translates to 'until now.' Did you know? This phrase is commonly used in everyday German to mark the passage of time up to the present moment.
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