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How to Say ‘Since yesterday’ in German

Seit gestern

zyte GESS-tern

[zyte GESS-tern]

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Phrase Breakdown

Seit

[zyte]

since

Used to show a starting point in time that continues until now.

Example

Seit gestern haben wir kein warmes Wasser.

Since yesterday we have had no hot water.

gestern

[GESS-tern]

yesterday

Refers to the day before today.

Example

Seit gestern ist das warme Wasser kaputt.

Since yesterday the hot water has been broken.

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