ADVERB

bereits/bəˈʁaɪ̯t͡s/already; by now

bereits is a German adverb that means already or by now. It is pronounced /bəˈʁaɪ̯t͡s/.

Definitions

1.already; at an earlier point than expected(time)

a.used to express that something has happened before a certain time or sooner than expected

Er ist bereits gegangen, als ich ankam.He had already left when I arrived.

b.indicates something is true or done by now

Das Essen ist bereits fertig.The food is already ready.

Frequently asked questions

What does "bereits" mean in English?
"bereits" means already or by now. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "bereits"?
"bereits" is pronounced /bəˈʁaɪ̯t͡s/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "bereits"?
"bereits" is a adverb in German.

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