Adverb
schon
Pronunciation: /ʃoːn/
already (happening rather early, continuing rather long)
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Meanings
Adverb
- already (happening rather early, continuing rather long)
- previously, before (at some time in the past; but not: before a certain event)
- expresses that an action has been completed; already (but more frequent); yet (in questions)
- expresses a weighing of arguments, contrast between two statements, partial agreement, concession; admittedly; sure(ly); definitely; indeed
Example sentence
Der Film hat schon angefangen.
The film has already started.
Usage
- schon fertig — Something is finished earlier than expected or by now.
- schon / noch nicht — Already contrasts with not yet.
Hast du schon gefrühstückt?
Have you had breakfast already?