ADVERB
eben/ˈeːbn̩/just now; exactly; flat
eben is a German adverb that means just now, exactly, or flat. It is pronounced /ˈeːbn̩/.
Definitions
1.just now; only a moment ago(temporal)
a.just (just now, a moment ago)
Ich habe ihn eben noch gesehen.—I just saw him a moment ago.
2.exactly; precisely (used to emphasize accuracy or agreement)(emphasizing agreement/precision)
a.exactly (to confirm or reinforce a statement)
Genau, das ist eben das Problem.—Exactly, that's precisely the problem.
3.level; flat (surface)(adjective, technical/literary)
a.(for describing flatness of surfaces, mainly literary or technical use)
Der Boden ist ganz eben.—The floor is completely flat.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "eben" mean in English?
- "eben" means just now, exactly, or flat. It is a German adverb.
- How do you pronounce "eben"?
- "eben" is pronounced /ˈeːbn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "eben"?
- "eben" is a adverb in German.
