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Expresses that something has been or applied in this way up to the present point in time. Synonymous with 'bis jetzt' (until now) or 'bisher' (so far).
Bislang sind keine größeren Probleme aufgetreten.
So far, no major problems have occurred.
As an adverb, 'bislang' (so far) can stand in different positions in the sentence. If it stands in position 1, the verb follows directly after it (inversion). However, it can also stand after the conjugated verb in the middle of the sentence.
Bislang habe ich nichts von ihm gehört.
So far, I haven't heard anything from him.
'Bislang' (so far) belongs more to written language or a somewhat more formal style. In everyday conversation, 'bis jetzt' (until now) or 'bisher' (so far) is used more often.
Die Polizei hat bislang keine neuen Erkenntnisse.
The police have so far found no new information.
The use of 'bislang' (so far) often suggests that the described state only applies up to the present moment and could change in the future. It often prepares for a contrast that can be introduced with 'aber' (but).
Bislang verlief die Reise ohne Probleme, aber jetzt hat unser Auto eine Panne.
So far, the trip went without any problems, but now our car has broken down.
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'bisher' and 'bislang' mean almost the same thing in this use: something has been this way so far, or has not happened so far. In many sentences, you can swap the two words. 'bisher' sounds very natural and common in everyday language. 'bislang' sounds a little more formal or more written, but it also fits in normal conversations. So the difference is less about meaning and more about style.
Bislang gibt es keine neuen Informationen zu dem Termin.
So far, there is no new information about the appointment.
Bisher hat sich niemand für den freien Platz im Kurs gemeldet.
So far, no one has signed up for the open spot in the course.