Schon Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Schon" is used as adverb with the meaning of "already", "yet" or "indeed".

Essential properties of "schon"

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Meanings of "schon" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Earlier than expected / already happened"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er ist schon gegangen.He has already left.
  2. Hast du schon gegessen?Have you eaten yet?
  3. Wir haben schon alles vorbereitet.We have already prepared everything.

2.) "Confirmation / emphasis"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das ist schon richtig.That is indeed correct.
  2. Er wird schon kommen.He will certainly come.
  3. Das weiß ich schon.I already know that (indeed).

3.) "Completed / achieved"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich habe das schon gemacht.I have already done that.
  2. Das Projekt ist schon abgeschlossen.The project is already completed.
  3. Wir haben schon gewonnen.We have already won.

4.) "Softening / concession"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das ist schon möglich.That is quite possible.
  2. Es ist schon gut.It's alright (indeed).
  3. Das kann schon sein.That could well be.
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