gisteren
yesterday
Beginner Adverb
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Pronunciation
ˈɣɪstərə(n)
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Cultural Note
'Eergisteren' means 'the day before yesterday' — a single word in Dutch, similar to how German combines concepts. The Dutch are generally precise about time references and will specify exact days rather than using vague time references.
📝 Example Sentences
Gisteren was het prachtig weer.
Yesterday the weather was beautiful.
Ik heb je gisteren nog gebeld.
I called you just yesterday.
Wat heb je gisteren gedaan?
What did you do yesterday?