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10.6. Prepositions of Time ✅

PrepositionTranslationExampleTranslation
Ad lasAtLa reunione èst ad las nòve.The meeting is at 9 o'clock.
Ante deBeforeMe assecuro que non hi hajja vehículos sopre la estrata ante de attraversare.I make sure that there are no vehicles on the road before crossing.
Depòs (de) / Pòs (de)AfterMe lavo las manos depòs de usare lo bannîo.I wash my hands after using the bathroom.
Dès (de)Since / FromSo ad la bibliotèca dès de cuesta mattina.I have been at the library since this morning.
DuranteDuringFeci una foto durante lo concèrto.I took a picture during the concert.
Fine adUntil / To / Up toLa poteca èst apèrta fine ad las 21 [vinte-et-uno] horas.The shop is open until 9 PM.
Ad lo initio de / Ad lo principio deAt the beginning ofViaggerai en Euròpa ad lo initio de lo pròximo anno.I will travel in Europe at the beginning of next year.
Ad metate deHalfway throughAd metate de lo film me addormíi.Halfway through the movie, I fell asleep.
Ad la fine deAt the end ofLo projècto serà terminato ad la fine de lo mese.The project will be finished at the end of the month.
Ad partire deFrom / As of / StartingAd partire de lo pròximo mese, las reuniones septemanales si teneràn lo mèrcores.Starting next month, the weekly meetings will be on Wednesdays.