Bis-Strich Glossary of terms

The Bis-Strich is a dash (–) used in German to indicate a range, for example between numbers, dates, or places.

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Detailed Explanation

The Bis-Strich is represented by an en dash (–), which is longer than a hyphen (-). It is commonly used in timetables, opening hours, and technical texts to clearly and concisely indicate a range, replacing the word 'bis' (to/until). Its usage requires some practice, as it is a distinct character from the hyphen.

Usage examples of "Bis-Strich"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Öffnungszeiten: 9:00–18:00 UhrHere, the Bis-Strich indicates the range of opening hours from 9 AM to 6 PM.
  2. Die Zugstrecke Berlin–MünchenIn a route, this indicates travel from Berlin to Munich.
  3. Lesen Sie die Seiten 15–25.Here it specifies the page range to be read.
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