German · Numbers & Time
Gestern
Yesterday
Beginneradverb
Definition
The day before today.
Example
Gestern war es sehr kalt.
It was very cold yesterday.
Etymology
'Gestern' is derived from Middle High German 'gestern', which evolved from Old High German 'gestaron', indicating the concept of the previous day.
How & Where It’s Used
'Gestern' is used in both spoken and written German, appropriate for informal and formal contexts with uniform understanding in all regions.