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seitdem vs seitem

Both "seitdem" and "seitem" are correct German words, but they are used in different contexts. "Seitdem" is used as a conjunction meaning 'since then,' while "seitem" is used as a preposition meaning 'since.'

Last updated: March 24, 2024 • 818 views

seitdem

This is a correct German word used as a conjunction meaning 'since then.'

Use "seitdem" when you want to express 'since then' in a sentence. It is commonly used in German.

Examples:

  • Ich habe ihn seitdem nicht mehr gesehen. (I haven't seen him since then.)
  • Seitdem ich angefangen habe zu arbeiten, bin ich glücklicher. (Since I started working, I am happier.)

Alternatives:

  • seit dieser Zeit
  • seit jener Zeit
  • seitdem Zeitpunkt
  • seitdem Moment
  • seitdem Augenblick

seitem

This is a correct German word used as a preposition meaning 'since.'

Use "seitem" when you want to indicate a point in time from which something has been happening. It is less common than "seitdem."

Examples:

  • Ich wohne hier seitem einem Jahr. (I have been living here since a year.)
  • Seitem dem Unfall ist er vorsichtiger. (Since the accident, he is more careful.)

Alternatives:

  • seit
  • seitdem
  • seit jener Zeit
  • seit dieser Zeit
  • seitdem Zeitpunkt

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