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German A2: Spoken Time Relations

Learn essential German A2 temporal prepositions like 'seit', 'vor', 'für', and 'ab' to place events in time, describe schedules, and talk about duration.

A close-up, dynamic photograph of a large, modern digital departure board at a bustling German train station, displaying various train times and destinations. In the background, out of focus, people are moving with luggage, conveying a sense of travel and scheduled events. A prominent station clock is visible in the upper part of the frame, emphasizing the passage of time with bright, crisp lighting.
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22 Cards
Lesson#1
In this deck, you'll learn how to talk about time in German. We'll cover the key prepositions you need to say when something happened, how long it will last, or when it will start. This will help you make plans and describe events more precisely.
Lesson#2
To talk about something that started in the past and is still happening, use the preposition 'seit', which means 'since' or 'for'. For example, 'Ich lerne seit einem Jahr Deutsch' means 'I have been learning German for a year'. 'Seit' is always followed by the dative case.
Quiz#3
How do you say 'I have been living here for two months' in German?

Ich wohne seit zwei Monaten hier.

Quiz#4
Translate into German: 'She has been working here since 2020.'

Sie arbeitet seit 2020 hier.

Lesson#5
To say that something happened a certain amount of time ago, use the preposition 'vor'. It's the German equivalent of 'ago'. For instance, 'Ich bin vor einer Stunde angekommen' means 'I arrived an hour ago'. Like 'seit', 'vor' is also followed by the dative case.
Quiz#6
How do you say 'I ate an hour ago' in German?

Ich habe vor einer Stunde gegessen.

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