Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #50
Word (Wort)

gestern

Translation (Übersetzung) yesterday
Pronunciation (Aussprache) /ˈɡɛstɐn/
A1
Adverb
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adverb time A1 basic vocabulary everyday German temporal expression
Gestern is a temporal adverb that refers to the day before today. It is one of the most common and essential time expressions in German. Unlike English, German does not require a preposition before 'gestern' (e.g., 'yesterday' vs. 'on yesterday' is incorrect). It is always written in lowercase unless it starts a sentence.

gestern - German Adverb - gestern Meaning - gestern Translation - gestern Adverb Examples

gestern is a German Adverb

Learn gestern meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. gestern is classified as an Adverb in German grammar.

gestern Examples (Beispiele) in English

gestern examples with English translations. See how to use gestern in sentences. gestern example sentences in English below.

Gestern war ein schöner Tag.
Yesterday was a beautiful day.
Describing a past day.
Sie ist gestern angekommen.
She arrived yesterday.
Talking about a past event.
Gestern habe ich Deutsch gelernt.
Yesterday I learned German.
Referring to a past activity.
Wir waren gestern im Kino.
We were at the cinema yesterday.
Past location or event.
Gestern Abend habe ich ferngesehen.
Yesterday evening I watched TV.
Specific time in the past.
Er hat gestern gearbeitet.
He worked yesterday.
Past action.
Gestern war es kalt.
It was cold yesterday.
Past weather condition.
Sie hat gestern angerufen.
She called yesterday.
Past communication.
Gestern bin ich früh aufgestanden.
Yesterday I got up early.
Past routine.
Das Buch habe ich gestern gelesen.
I read the book yesterday.
Emphasizing time with perfect tense.

gestern Word Family - gestern Related Words - gestern Family Members

gestern Word Family (Wortfamilie)

gestern word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn gestern family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore gestern related words and expand your German vocabulary.

Derived Adverb (Abgeleitetes Adverb)
vorgestern
Meaning: the day before yesterday
Tense: N/A
Example: Vorgestern war ich müde.
Adverb
Related Time Expression (Verwandter Zeitausdruck)
heute
Meaning: today
Tense: N/A
Example: Heute ist ein guter Tag.
Adverb
morgen
Meaning: tomorrow
Tense: N/A
Example: Morgen gehe ich einkaufen.
Adverb

gestern Usage - gestern Collocations - gestern Idioms - gestern Synonyms - gestern Antonyms

gestern Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

Learn how to use gestern in context. Discover gestern collocations (common word combinations), idioms, synonyms, and antonyms. Master gestern usage patterns and expand your German vocabulary with related words.

gestern Collocations (Kollokationen)

gestern collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn gestern word combinations and how to use gestern with other words naturally.

gestern Abend
yesterday evening
High frequency
gestern Morgen
yesterday morning
High frequency
gestern Nacht
last night
High frequency
gestern Mittag
yesterday noon
Medium frequency
gestern früh
yesterday early
Medium frequency
gestern spät
yesterday late
Medium frequency
gestern Vormittag
yesterday forenoon
Low frequency
gestern Nachmittag
yesterday afternoon
Medium frequency
gestern vor einer Woche
yesterday a week ago
Low frequency
gestern noch
just yesterday
Medium frequency

gestern Idioms (Redewendungen)

gestern idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing gestern with meanings and explanations. Master gestern expressions used in everyday German.

gestern ist vorbei
yesterday is over
Used to say that the past is done and one should focus on the present or future.
von gestern sein
to be from yesterday
Means something is outdated, old-fashioned, or no longer relevant.
nicht von gestern
not from yesterday
Describes someone who is experienced, not naive, or up-to-date.
gestern, heute und morgen
yesterday, today, and tomorrow
Refers to continuity or the passage of time.
gestern wie heute
yesterday as today
Indicates that something has remained the same over time.

gestern Synonyms (Synonyme)

gestern synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for gestern and expand your German vocabulary. Learn gestern similar words and their usage.

vorgestern
Meaning: the day before yesterday
Medium similarity
kürzlich
Meaning: recently
Low similarity
neulich
Meaning: the other day
Low similarity
letztens
Meaning: lately
Low similarity
am Vortag
Meaning: on the previous day
High similarity

gestern Antonyms (Antonyme)

gestern antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to gestern. Discover gestern opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

heute
Meaning: today
morgen
Meaning: tomorrow
übermorgen
Meaning: the day after tomorrow
jetzt
Meaning: now
bald
Meaning: soon

gestern Semantically Related Words - gestern Contextually Related Words - gestern Thematically Related Words

gestern Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

gestern semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to gestern. Explore gestern related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn gestern contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

heute morgen vorgestern übermorgen Tag Zeit vergangen Vergangenheit Kalender Datum

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