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eben

B1

just, even

English meaning
just, even

eben in a sentence

Ich bin eben erst angekommen.

I have just arrived.

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Where eben comes from

von dem lateinischen Substantiv ebenus (deutsch: das Ebenholz)

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Questions about eben

What does eben mean in English?

eben means "just, even". For example: "Ich bin eben erst angekommen." — "I have just arrived."

What level is eben in German?

eben is a B1 word — b1 — intermediate.

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