Bis jetzt
Example: Bis jetzt habe ich das Buch noch nicht gelesen.
Definition
"Bis jetzt" is a German adverbial phrase meaning 'up to this point in time' or 'until now.' It is used to indicate that something has been the case or true from the past until the present moment, as in the example phrase 'Bis jetzt habe ich das Buch noch nicht gelesen.'
Etymology
The phrase "bis jetzt" comes from German, where 'bis' means 'until' and 'jetzt' means 'now.' Together, they form a temporal expression indicating the time span up to the current moment. Did you know? The word 'jetzt' is related to the English word 'yet,' reflecting their shared Germanic roots.
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