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Eben Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Eben" is mainly used as adverb meaning "just", "precisely" or "exactly". It is also used as adjective and particle.
Essential properties of "eben"
Its most important properties are:
Properties as Adjective
Regular
- Comparative: ebener
- Superlative: am ebensten
Meanings of "eben" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "Precisely, exactly, just now"
"Eben", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.
- Definition: "Precisely, exactly, just at this moment."
- Translation(s): just, precisely, exactly, right now
- Synonym(s): gerade, genau, just
- Related word(s): soeben, gerade eben
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich habe eben mit ihm gesprochen.
- Sie ist eben nach Hause gekommen.
- Das wollte ich eben sagen.
2.) "Flat, smooth, even"
"Eben", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.
- Definition: "Flat, smooth, without irregularities."
- Translation(s): flat, even, smooth, level
- Synonym(s): flach, glatt, plan
- Antonym(s): uneben
- Related word(s): eben machen, ebnen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Oberfläche muss eben sein.
- Der Boden ist nicht ganz eben.
- Wir brauchen eine ebene Fläche zum Arbeiten.
3.) "Simply, just, that's how it is"
"Eben", when used with this meaning, acts as particle.
- Definition: "Simply, plainly, without further ado."
- Translation(s): simply, just, that's how it is
- Synonym(s): Halt, Nun mal, Einfach
- Related word(s): eben halt, nun eben
📝 Some usage examples:
- Das ist eben so.
- Er ist eben nicht sehr zuverlässig.
- Man muss es eben akzeptieren.
4.) "A moment ago, just now"
"Eben", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.
- Definition: "A moment ago, recently."
- Translation(s): just now, a moment ago, recently
- Synonym(s): gerade, soeben, kürzlich
- Related word(s): eben erst, gerade eben
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er ist eben gegangen.
- Ich habe eben gegessen.
- Sie hat eben angerufen.