Übermorgen
Definition
Übermorgen is a German word that means “the day after tomorrow.” It is used to refer to the day that occurs two days after the present day. This term is derived from the German words “über” (over, above) and “morgen” (morning/day).
Opposite
The opposite of übermorgen is “vorgestern,” which means “the day before yesterday.” While übermorgen looks ahead to the future, vorgestern looks back to the past and refers to the day that occurred two days prior to the present day.
Synonyms
- “Der Tag danach” (The day after)
- “In zwei Tagen” (In two days)
- “In 48 Stunden” (In 48 hours)
Examples
- “Wir treffen uns übermorgen Abend im Kino.” (We are meeting the day after tomorrow evening at the cinema.)
- “Das Projekt muss übermorgen fertig sein.” (The project needs to be finished the day after tomorrow.)
- “Er hat übermorgen Geburtstag.” (His birthday is the day after tomorrow.)
- “Am übernächsten Dienstag ist der Kongress.” (The conference is on the Tuesday after next.)
Remember to use übermorgen when referring to future events that occur two days from the present day. It adds a specific time element to your conversations, allowing for clearer communication.\ Visit YouGlish.com