How to Say ‘Until then.’ in German
Bis dahin.
bis da-HEEN
[bis da-HEEN]
💬 Usage Tip: A handy mini-phrase. Germans love compact expressions, and this one is perfect for talking about waiting periods.
🇩🇪 In Germany: This phrase fits many situations in Germany—not just medicine, but work, school, and appointments too.
Phrase Breakdown
Bis
[bis]
until
Marks the time limit up to a future point.
Bis nächste Woche bleibe ich zu Hause.
Until next week I am staying at home.
dahin
[da-HEEN]
until then
Refers to that time in the future.
Dahin bin ich vorsichtig.
Until then I am careful.
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