schon

A1

already

English meaning
already
Vocabulary package
Past, Present & Future

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schon in a sentence

Ist das Essen schon fertig?

Is the food ready already?

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What does schon mean in English?

schon means "already". For example: "Ist das Essen schon fertig?" — "Is the food ready already?"

What level is schon in German?

schon is a A1 word — a1 — beginner. It belongs to the past, present & future vocabulary.

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