schon

B1 Adverb

English Translation

already

schon — German adverb meaning already (B1)
schon — German word reference | DeuTale

What does „schon" mean in English?

„schon" is a German adverb meaning "already" in English. CEFR Level B1 — Goethe-Institut official vocabulary.

Example Sentences

1

Ist das Essen schon fertig?

Is the food ready yet?

2

Mirko ist erst fünf. Aber er kann schon lesen.

Mirko is only five. But he can already read.

3

Karl ist schon über 60. Aber er ist noch sehr fit.

Karl is already over 60. But he is still very fit.

4

Mach schon, ich kann nicht länger warten.

Come on (already), I can't wait any longer.

5

Keine Sorge. Es wird schon klappen.

Don't worry. It will work out.

6

Kommst du mit spazieren? - Ich hätte schon Lust, aber ich muss arbeiten.

Are you coming for a walk? - I would like to, but I have to work.

7

Ich mag keine Kartoffeln. Und du? - Ich schon.

I don't like potatoes. And you? - I do.

CEFR Level

B1

Intermediate — main points on familiar topics, travel, and interests.

This word is part of the official Goethe-Institut B1 vocabulary list.

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