German Conversation · Level 36
73 words
German word
bislang
Pronunciation
IPA/bɪsˈlaŋ/
Meaning
- adverbso far
Example
Ich habe bislang nichts gehört.
I haven't heard anything so far.
More examples
Das Projekt verlief bislang reibungslos.
The project has proceeded smoothly so far.
Core concept
A timeline stretches from an earlier point to the present, with the present as its current endpoint.
Common phrases
bislang noch nicht
not yet
bislang ohne Probleme
problem-free so far
Similar words
bisher: Through the present, covering events that have occurred or situations that have continued.
bis jetzt: Up to this point, covering events or situations continuing into the present.
Definition in German
'bis jetzt' oder 'bisher' bedeutet und eine bisherige Situation bis zur Gegenwart beschreibt.
Word origin
Bislang combines bis, meaning 'up to', with lang, meaning 'long', so lang refers to the duration extending up to the present.
Usage tips
- Bislang often sounds more formal or written than bisher, while bis jetzt is especially transparent in everyday speech.