Sinds - Since

The subordinating conjunction sinds expresses a temporal relation. The event in the main clause always follows immediately on the event described in the subordinate clause with sinds.

Wij gaan minder vaak naar de film sinds we digitale tv hebben.

We go to the film less often since we have had digital television.


Sinds ik een hond heb, ontmoet ik veel meer mensen.

Since I have had a dog, I am meeting many more people.