Vokabahn

schon

A1 Adverb frequency rank #48

What schon means

Adverb

  1. already (happening rather early, continuing rather long)
  2. previously, before (at some time in the past; but not: before a certain event)
  3. expresses that an action has been completed; already (but more frequent); yet (in questions)
  4. expresses a weighing of arguments, contrast between two statements, partial agreement, concession; admittedly; sure(ly); definitely; indeed

Pronunciation

schon in a sentence

Der Film hat schon angefangen.

The film has already started.

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schon is A1 German — one of the first words a beginner meets, ranked #48 of 13,000 by how often it appears in written German.

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