das habe ich schon

I've already done that

→ das

phrase Uncommon #15,794

I've already done that The phrase usually introduces or refers to something already done, heard, or experienced. Das means “that,” habe ich means “I have,” and schon means “already.” With immer, it can mean “I've always …”; with hätte, it can mean “I should have … already.”

GE: Das habe ich schon gelesen.

EN: I've already read that.

Das habe ich schon Millionen Mal gesehen.

I've seen that millions of times already.

Das habe ich schon gehört.

I've heard that before.

— Still Life (2006)

Das habe ich schon immer an Ihnen geliebt.

That’s what I’ve always loved about you.

Das habe ich schon versucht.

I've already tried that.

Das habe ich schon gesagt.