ADVERB
schon/ʃoːn/already; yet; really
schon is a German adverb that means already, yet, or really. It is pronounced /ʃoːn/.
Definitions
1.at this point in time; before now; already(temporal)
a.to express that something has happened sooner than expected
Ich bin schon fertig mit den Hausaufgaben.—I have already finished my homework.
2.emphasizes a statement, often with a sense of reassurance or softening(modal particle)
a.used to signal that something will happen or is certain, often with 'werden'
Das wird schon klappen.—It'll work out.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "schon" mean in English?
- "schon" means already, yet, or really. It is a German adverb.
- How do you pronounce "schon"?
- "schon" is pronounced /ʃoːn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "schon"?
- "schon" is a adverb in German.
