seit
since
From a time in the past until now; because.
Learn seit with free cards in 30 seconds.
10 minutes a day can add up to 3,000 words a year. Spaced flashcards bring each word back when it is time to remember it.
seit fits your vocabulary level. Check your level if you are not sure.
How many words can you learn in a year?
If you learn 8-10 new words a day and review them regularly with flashcards, you can cover about 3,000 words in a year.
ZapomniEnglish brings words back at the right time: difficult words appear more often, familiar words less often.
Not sure what pace to start with? Check your vocabulary level and we will suggest words for your level.
We count words you add to learning and review regularly. Active use grows gradually and depends on practice.
| Pace | Per day | Per year | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easy | 3 words | ≈ 1,100 words | starting without pressure |
| Balanced | 5 words | ≈ 1,800 words | steady growth |
| Recommended | 8 words | ≈ 2,900 words | around 3,000 words a year |
| Fast | 10 words | ≈ 3,650 words | visible vocabulary growth |
| Intensive | 15 words | ≈ 5,500 words | strong motivation |
seit with English translation
seit usage examples
Usage examples will appear here with translation and context.
Learn by topic
seit belongs to the topic "Top 1000". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
seit synonyms
What's the difference between seit / da / nachdem / als / weil / seitdem
since — From a time in the past until now; because.
Causal conjunction meaning "since/because." It introduces a reason and is very common in speech and writing.
Da es regnet, bleiben wir zu Hause.
Так как идет дождь, мы остаемся дома.
Means "after" and shows that one action happened before another. It does not mean "since" in the sense of time from the past until now or "because."
Nachdem er gegessen hatte, ging er spazieren.
После того как он поел, он пошел гулять.
Means "when" for a single event in the past. It is not used for the meaning "since" as "from a time in the past until now."
Als ich klein war, lebte ich in Berlin.
Когда я был маленьким, я жил в Берлине.
The most direct and common causal conjunction: "because." It is used to explain the reason for something.
Ich bleibe zu Hause, weil ich krank bin.
Я остаюсь дома, потому что я болен.
Means "since" in the time sense: it marks the starting point of an action or state that continues up to now.
Seitdem ich in Hamburg wohne, fahre ich jeden Tag mit dem Rad.
С тех пор как я живу в Гамбурге, я каждый день езжу на велосипеде.
A causal conjunction meaning "for/because." It often appears after the main clause and is very common in German.
Ich gehe früh ins Bett, denn ich bin müde.
Я рано ложусь спать, ведь я устал.
Not a conjunction but an explanatory particle: "namely, actually, the thing is." It adds an explanation to what was just said.
Ich kann heute nicht kommen, ich habe nämlich einen Termin.
Я сегодня не могу прийти, ведь у меня назначена встреча.
What's the difference
More related word breakdowns
Short comparisons help you choose the right word by meaning, context, and typical examples.
В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
Related words and lists for seit
How to pronounce seit and what this word means
seit translation: since. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce seit
/zaɪ̯t/
seit translation
since
seit transcription
/zaɪ̯t/
How this dictionary entry is reviewed
ZapomniEnglish prepares dictionary data automatically, then the editorial workflow checks high-frequency words, top lists, and pages that already receive search impressions first.
Questions about this word
seit meaning: what does it mean?
Seit einem Zeitpunkt in der Vergangenheit bis jetzt; weil.
seit pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
seit is pronounced as /zaɪ̯t/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
Learn seit in your vocabulary
Add this word to practice, repeat it with audio, examples and your own word lists.