German Word of the Day
schon
SHOHN • adverb — 30th of Aug, 2026
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Meaning: already; quite; indeed — a very common particle/adverb used to express that something has happened before now, to soften statements, or to add emphasis.
Examples
- Ich habe schon gegessen.
(I have already eaten.) - Das ist schon gut so.
(That is quite fine like that.) - Komm schon, wir gehen jetzt!
(Come on, we're going now!)
Synonyms
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Antonyms
- noch nicht
Schon is extremely common in everyday German. It can mean 'already,' but it also often softens a statement or adds emphasis, so its exact meaning depends on context.
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