ADVERB
schon/ʃoːn/already; yet; really
schon is a German adverb that means already, yet, or really. It is pronounced /ʃoːn/.
Definitions
1.at an earlier time than expected; already(temporal)
a.used to express that something has happened earlier than expected
Ich bin schon zu Hause.—I am already at home.
2.certainly; indeed (to add emphasis or reassurance)(modal/emphasis)
a.used for affirmation, reassurance, or emphasis in statements
Das wird schon klappen.—That will work out (for sure).
3.indeed; admittedly (in concessive clauses, often with 'aber')(in concessions)
a.used to concede a point, often followed by a contrasting clause
Das ist schon teuer, aber auch sehr gut.—It is indeed expensive, but also very good.
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.
