ADVERB

Gestern/ˈɡɛstɐn/yesterday

Gestern is a German adverb that means yesterday. It is pronounced /ˈɡɛstɐn/.

Definitions

1.on the day before today; yesterday(time)

a.referring to the previous day

Gestern habe ich meine Freunde getroffen.—Yesterday I met my friends.

Frequently asked questions

What does "Gestern" mean in English?
"Gestern" means yesterday. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "Gestern"?
"Gestern" is pronounced /ˈɡɛstɐn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "Gestern"?
"Gestern" is a adverb in German.

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