Use of since and for

[Aste]

Hello, my name is Angela. I'm German and learning English.

My problem is the use of since and for.

Who can explain to me the difference between since and for?

Thanks for your answer

[Kitosdad]

Good morning Angela, we use these words to describe how long an action has taken place.

Angela has been in Essen for four days. (She's been here since Sunday.)
Angela has been in Essen since Sunday. (She went there on Sunday.)
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[Scott Graham]

Hello Angela and Kitosdad,

As mentioned both words are used to describe how long an action has taken, but the main difference is:

Angela has been in Essen for four days. for four days is about a time period, i.e. for 3 minutes, for 3 years, for 5 weeks.
Angela has been in Essen since Sunday. Since Sunday is about a specific time i.e. since 1 o'clock, since march, since 2005.

Regards

Scott
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[62freebird]

Hi! Angela.

I had been same problem with you about "since and for".
I found that there was youtube lesson about that. Here you are.


Regards

Brian

[Aste]

Thanks, that was very helpful for me. Now I think I've understood it.

Best regards
Angela