English–German
“since ancient times” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈjeːheːɐ̯/
Example
Von jeher gilt dieser Baum als heilig.
This tree has been regarded as sacred since ancient times.
How to say “since ancient times” in German
“Since ancient times” in German is jeher.
A timeline with its left end fading into the distant past and its right end touching the present.
Example sentences with jeher
Dieses Gericht wird seit jeher zu Familienfesten serviert.
This dish has been served at family celebrations since ancient times.
Tips for using jeher
- Jeher normally occurs in the fixed phrases von jeher and seit jeher, which sound more formal than schon immer in everyday speech.