schon
already
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The German word "schon" is an adverb with several related meanings:
- Already (indicating that something has happened earlier than expected)
- Even (emphasizing an idea)
- Just (a bit, recently)
It is not derived from smaller meaningful words in a way compound words are.
Similar words include:
- bereits (already)
- etwa (approximately, sometimes "even")
- nur (only, just)
Differences:
- Schon often implies something happening sooner or emphasizing, while nur limits or restricts.
- Bereits is formal/written for "already," whereas schon is more versatile and commonly used in spoken German.
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Examples
Ich habe das schon erledigt.adverb
I have already done that.
Er ist schon angekommen.adverb
He has already arrived.
Ich habe schon gegessen.adverb
I have already eaten.
Ich bin schon hier.adverb
I am already here.
Er ist schon unterwegs.adverb
He is already on the way.
Sie kennt die Antwort schon.adverb
She already knows the answer.
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