Schon

already

ʃ oː n → schon
adverb Rare #34,136
already Often means that something has happened earlier than expected or by a particular point in time.
GE: Der Film hat schon angefangen.
EN: The movie has already started.

„ Darf ich kurz stören?“–„ Schon passiert. Was gibt’s denn?“

“Can I bother you for a moment?” “You already have. What is it?”

„ Ich bedanke mich recht herzlich.“–„ Schon wieder?“

“Thank you very much.” — “Again?”

Morgen ist Schon-wieder-Eröffnung.

Tomorrow is the grand reopening.

— Das Kanu des Manitu (2025)

» Schon satt, oder hast du Hunger?«

“Already full, or are you hungry?”

„ Wie viele Male hat Tom dich bedroht?“–„ Schon mehrmals.“

“How many times has Tom threatened you?” — “Several times already.”

„ Wie geht es dir?“–„ Schon etwas besser.“

“How are you?” — “A little better already.”

„ Schon erledigt “, verkündete sie.

“Already done,” she announced.

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