ebenda
there
The German word "ebenda" is an adverb that means "there" or "at that very place" and is often used in reference to a location mentioned earlier in a conversation or text. It combines the words "eben" (even/just) and "da" (there), implying a direct connection to a previously stated location or context.
Similar words in German include "dort" (there) and "da" (there), but there are minor nuances:
- "dort" often refers to a specific place or location but does not carry the implication of the prior mention that "ebenda" does.
- "da" is more informal and versatile but is also more general compared to the more specific "ebenda".
Thus, while "dort" and "da" can refer to locations broadly, "ebenda" specifically ties back to something previously referenced.
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Examples
Sie wohnt und arbeitet ebenda.adverb
She lives and works there.
Wir trafen uns im Café und aßen ebenda zu Mittag.adverb
We met in the café and had lunch there.
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