Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Many German learners know that bis means “until” or “up to,” but things get confusing quickly when you see combinations like bis zum, bis ans, and bis auf. In this video, I’ll show you why these forms exist and how German actually thinks about them. Instead of memorizing grammar tables, you’ll learn how native speakers visualize a boundary when they use bis. Once you see that picture, these combinations stop feeling random and start making sense.
Chapters:
00:00 The problem with “bis”
01:12 bis zu - reaching a destination
01:40 bis an - reaching a boundary or edge
02:04 bis auf - moving onto something
02:30 Why this way of thinking makes “bis” easier
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✅ Recommended Playlists
🚶♂️ Herr Antrim's Step-by-Step Guide to Starting Your German Learning Journey: youtube.com/watch?v=EDM0f5Wdc1Y&list=PLUbX6-E9GbtpRL1FN2Yh1aU5cc2zJdxsB
Full A1 & A2 Courses: youtube.com/watch?v=6Ka_3Rq8JZ4&list=PLUbX6-E9GbtopS8yWocmLgW6KPHrKBi_-
👨🏫 German Grammar Master Classes: youtube.com/watch?v=GRYulP53Fo0&list=PLUbX6-E9GbtpaJT-2an_MXeQW8rmvfnRU
🛠️ Language Learning Resource Reviews: youtube.com/watch?v=1Z4op3PDvoQ&list=PL2554F5A87705B0A9
💁♂️ German Learning Tips: youtube.com/watch?v=SDvkPzAPVSo&list=PLUbX6-E9GbtrFXKVYl4qPSyk7rpIMHfmT
Disclaimer: Some of these links go to Herr Antrim's website and some are affiliate links. If you make a purchase after clicking on one of those links, Herr Antrim will earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.
Many German learners know that bis means “until” or “up to,” but things get confusing quickly when you see combinations like bis zum, bis ans, and bis auf. In this video, I’ll show you why these forms exist and how German actually thinks about them. Instead of memorizing grammar tables, you’ll learn how native speakers visualize a boundary when they use bis. Once you see that picture, these combinations stop feeling random and start making sense.
Chapters:
00:00 The problem with “bis”
01:12 bis zu - reaching a destination
01:40 bis an - reaching a boundary or edge
02:04 bis auf - moving onto something
02:30 Why this way of thinking makes “bis” easier
❤️ Become a member of Herr Antrim's Deutschlerner Club to get access to extra German learning materials - germanwithantrim.com/deutschlerner-club
Chat with Herr Antrim's AI Clone here: yourteacher.ai/?via=herrantrim
📖 Herr Antrim's Books on Amazon*: amazon.com/shop/learngermanwithherrantrim/list/1PABNMMRQO6P0
📖 Herr Antrim's Books on germanwithantrim.com: germanwithantrim.com/store
👍 Learn German with books, movies, and more: amazon.com/shop/learngermanwithherrantrim
✅ Recommended Playlists
🚶♂️ Herr Antrim's Step-by-Step Guide to Starting Your German Learning Journey: youtube.com/watch?v=EDM0f5Wdc1Y&list=PLUbX6-E9GbtpRL1FN2Yh1aU5cc2zJdxsB
Full A1 & A2 Courses: youtube.com/watch?v=6Ka_3Rq8JZ4&list=PLUbX6-E9GbtopS8yWocmLgW6KPHrKBi_-
👨🏫 German Grammar Master Classes: youtube.com/watch?v=GRYulP53Fo0&list=PLUbX6-E9GbtpaJT-2an_MXeQW8rmvfnRU
🛠️ Language Learning Resource Reviews: youtube.com/watch?v=1Z4op3PDvoQ&list=PL2554F5A87705B0A9
💁♂️ German Learning Tips: youtube.com/watch?v=SDvkPzAPVSo&list=PLUbX6-E9GbtrFXKVYl4qPSyk7rpIMHfmT
Disclaimer: Some of these links go to Herr Antrim's website and some are affiliate links. If you make a purchase after clicking on one of those links, Herr Antrim will earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.
