Adverb
bereits
Pronunciation: /beˈʁaɛ̯ts/
already
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Meanings
Adverb
- already
Example sentence
Sie haben bereits beschlossen, früher zu gehen, nicht wahr?
You've already decided to leave early, haven't you?
Usage
- bereits angekommen — Often appears in written or formal notices.
- bereits / schon — Both can mean already; schon is more conversational.
Die Tickets sind bereits bezahlt.
The tickets have already been paid for.