Since when Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈsɪns/ /ˈhwɛn/, /ˈhwɪn/, /ˈwɛn/, /ˈwɪn

SINS WHEN, SINS HWIN, SINS WIN

UK

sˈɪns/ /wˈɛn

sins-WEN

Definition

Used to ask at what point in time something began or to express surprise that something is true now.

Usage & Nuances

Often used in questions, sometimes rhetorically to show surprise or disbelief. Used with present perfect or simple past. Commonly informal and spoken. 'Since when' can seem sarcastic when expressing surprise about new behavior or rules.

• Spanish: ¿desde cuándo?
• Portuguese (BR): desde quando?
• Portuguese (PT): desde quando?
• Chinese (Simplified): 从什么时候开始
• Chinese (Traditional): 從什麼時候開始
• Hindi: कब से
• Arabic: منذ متى
• Bengali: কখন থেকে
• Russian: с каких пор
• Japanese: いつから
• Vietnamese: từ khi nào
• Korean: 언제부터
• Turkish: ne zamandan beri
• Urdu: کب سے
• Indonesian: sejak kapan

Example Sentences

Since when do you like coffee?

basic

Since when is Anna your friend?

basic

Since when do we need a password to enter?

basic

Since when do you care about being on time?

natural

Whoa, since when do we have a dog in the office?

natural

Since when is it okay to leave early?

natural