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until, up to
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'bis' means 'until' or 'up to'. Functions as preposition or conjunction linking time or limit expressions. Often used with datives or as 'bis + accusative' for time limits, and with 'bis zu' + dative to indicate an upper bound (e.g., bis zu zehn). Source POS unknown in original data.
Examples
Die Zuschauer blieben sitzen, bis die Veranstaltung zu Ende ging.
The audience stayed seated until the event came to an end.
Der Laden ist bis Samstag geöffnet.
The shop is open up to (and including) Saturday.
Wir bleiben bis zwölf Uhr.
We'll stay until twelve o'clock.
Details
Mnemonics
visualize a timeline with a clear end point labeled 'bis'
bis sounds like 'biss' — imagine a bite until it's finished
Notes
Input pos was empty; 'bis' is commonly a preposition or conjunction meaning 'until' or 'up to'.