Since
Since, geçmişte, belirli bir zamana referans gösterir. “-den beri” anlamı taşır.
EXAMPLE
It has been raining since 10 o’clock.
I have been studying since 9 am.
She has been a teacher since 2015.
Ali has lived in London since April.
I haven’t seen him since yesterday.
I haven’t eaten since breakfast.
Since the party, she has not spoken to him at all.
Since streaming services became popular in the 2000s, trips to the video store have become a thing of the past.
Since your birthday party last month, I’ve been meaning to apologize for missing it.
This bakery, famous for its apple pie, has been around since the 1950s.
Since fashion trends keep changing year after year, it’s hard to keep up!
The new restaurant, which just opened recently, is already getting great reviews since its debut.
Since dropping my phone yesterday, I’ve noticed a crack on the screen.
My dog, adopted last year, loves going to the park since the day we brought him home.
Since the rain forecast started this morning, I brought an umbrella just in case.
Since the exploration of Mars began in the 1960s, scientists are still searching for signs of life.
Since the discovery of penicillin in 1928, and the subsequent development of antibiotics, infectious diseases that were once deadly are now treatable.
We haven’t seen each other since our graduation ceremony last June.
Despite attending language classes for over two years now, I still struggle with holding fluent conversations.
Archaeologists believe this ancient city was built sometime between 3000 and 2000 BC, since which time it has been buried under layers of sand and desert.
Every few decades since the invention of the personal computer in the 1970s, technological advancements have revolutionized the way we live and work.
The scientist’s theory, although controversial since its proposal ten years ago, is slowly gaining traction within the research community.
By the time the rescue team arrived, lost in the mountains for nearly a week, they were weak and dehydrated.
Her grandmother, who had lived through the Great Depression of the 1930s, always emphasized the importance of saving money since even small amounts could be valuable.
Knowing they wouldn’t be home until late, they packed snacks and drinks for the children to keep them occupied since they left in the early afternoon.
Historians are still debating the exact cause of the fall of the Roman Empire, which began its decline sometime in the 3rd century AD and continued for centuries.
”Since When?” Kalıbı
”Ne zamandan beri?” sorusunu, İngilizcede, “Since When?” ile yapıyoruz.
EXAMPLE
I am a vegetarian. Since when?
You told me to do it. Since when did you start listening to me?
Since when it is OK to cheat?
Since when Serdar is having these awful dreams and why?
Since when she is able to run so fast?
Since when did you become such a coffee drinker?
Since when is it okay to be rude to your teacher?
We haven’t spoken in months, so since when are you calling me for advice?
Since when do you enjoy hiking? I thought you hated the outdoors!
It seems like you’ve changed your mind about this movie. Since when do you like cheesy rom-coms?
Since when do you leave your dirty dishes in the sink?
Since when is it my responsibility to walk your dog? We agreed to share!
This recipe calls for cinnamon, but since when do you like cinnamon?
Since when can you speak French? You never mentioned taking lessons!
It seems the cat learned a new trick. Since when can it jump that high?
Since as a Conjunction
EXAMPLE
We have played better since you joined the team.
He has had two jobs since he graduated.
I have wanted to be a pilot since I was a child.
He hasn’t ridden a bike since he was a boy.
It has been over 10 years since I last visited Europe.
Since the invention of the internet, communication has become instantaneous and global.
We haven’t visited the beach since last summer, since the weather hasn’t been cooperating.
Since you’re already making coffee, could you please make me a cup as well?
He’s been acting strangely since he received that mysterious phone call.
Since winning the lottery, they’ve been traveling the world and living a life of luxury.
For
For, eylemin ne kadar süredir gerçekleştiğini anlatmak için kullanılır. Genelde, Türkçeye çevirilerken, cümlelerin içine katılmaz. Katılırsa da “süreyle” diye çevrilebilir.
EXAMPLE
It has been raining for one hour.
I have been studying for 2 hours.
He has lived in London for three months.
We’ve been married for 22 years.
I’ve had this car for three months.
She’s worked there for ten years.
They have lived here for 40 years.
He’s played with that toy for hours.
It hasn’t snowed for years.
We are staying in the mountains for 10 days.
She lived in Japan for three years.
I’ll be at the reception for a few minutes.
They normally study for an hour then have a break.
In December, we’ll have been married for 25 years.
The train has been delayed for over an hour.
We’ll be picnicking by the lake for the next few hours.
She’s been studying for her finals all week.
I haven’t seen that movie for ages.
The bakery has been a local favorite for generations.
Let’s wait for ten minutes more, then we’ll call a taxi.
They’ve been living in that old Victorian house for almost twenty years.
The concert starts in two hours, so we have plenty of time for dinner first.
I’ve been meaning to call you for days, but I’ve been so busy.
For as long as I can remember, I’ve dreamed of traveling to Japan to experience its rich culture and stunning landscapes.
Feeling restless after working for the same company for a decade, Sarah decided to pursue a career change and enrolled in a coding bootcamp.
The scientist meticulously documented her experiment for three months straight, meticulously recording every observation.
Since the park was closed for renovations for the past year, the local residents eagerly awaited its grand reopening.
Frustrated by the constant traffic congestion, the city council is considering implementing a congestion tax for drivers entering the downtown area during peak hours.
Despite searching for the missing hiker for days, the rescue team hasn’t found any trace yet, leaving them increasingly worried.
For ile birlikte, bazı time expression’ların kullanılması yaygındır. A while, x minutes, x days, x months, a long time gibi… Since ile ise şu expression’lar kullanılabilir: x pm/am, xth of April, last friday, 2000 gibi.