German word

bisher

Pronunciation

IPA/bɪsˈheːɐ̯/

Meaning

  • adverbso far

Example

Ich habe bisher keine Antwort bekommen.

I haven't received a reply so far.

Illustration for bisher (so far)

More examples

Bisher hat sich an der Situation nichts geändert.

So far, nothing has changed in the situation.

Core concept

An open timeline reaches the present, with all facts and results gathered up to this point.

Common phrases

  • bisher noch nicht

    not yet

  • bisher keine Antwort

    no answer so far

Similar words

bis jetzt: Up to the present point in time.
bislang: Over the period up to this point.
noch: Still continuing at the present time.
zuvor: At a time before a particular event.

Definition in German

'bis zu diesem Zeitpunkt' bedeutet und häufig in Aussagen über bisherige Erfahrungen oder Ergebnisse vorkommt.

Word origin

Bisher developed from the German elements bis, meaning 'until', and her, an older adverb meaning 'here' or 'to this point'.

Usage tips

  • Bisher is a lowercase adverb and commonly appears at the start of a clause, as in 'Bisher habe ich keine Antwort bekommen.'

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