schon

Hast du den Bericht schon gelesen, bevor das Meeting anfängt?

Have you already read the report before the meeting starts?

Here, 'schon' emphasizes that the action of reading should ideally be completed by a specific point in time (before the meeting).

Obwohl es erst Mittwoch ist, fühle ich mich schon, als wäre die Woche vorbei.

Although it's only Wednesday, I already feel like the week is over.

'Schon' expresses a feeling or state that has arrived earlier than expected.

Sie war schon immer eine Person, die Herausforderungen nicht scheute.

She was already always a person who didn't shy away from challenges.

In this context, 'schon immer' means 'always already' or 'for a long time already', indicating a long-standing characteristic.

Ich habe die E-Mails schon beantwortet, als du mich danach gefragt hast.

I had already answered the emails when you asked me about them.

'Schon' indicates an action completed prior to another past event.

Es ist schon erstaunlich, wie schnell sich die Technologie entwickelt.

It is already astonishing how quickly technology is developing.

'Schon' can be used to emphasize or intensify an adjective or adverb, often implying 'indeed' or 'quite'.

Wenn du schon mal in Berlin bist, solltest du unbedingt das Brandenburger Tor besuchen.

If you're already in Berlin, you should definitely visit the Brandenburg Gate.

'Schon mal' means 'already once' or 'while you're at it', suggesting an opportunity to do something extra.

Wir hatten das Thema schon gestern besprochen, daher bin ich gut vorbereitet.

We had already discussed the topic yesterday, so I am well prepared.

Similar to previous examples, 'schon' indicates a prior completion of an action.

Manche Leute behaupten, sie wüssten schon alles, bevor sie überhaupt zuhören.

Some people claim they already know everything before they even listen.

Here, 'schon' implies a premature assumption of knowledge.

Ich habe schon als Kind davon geträumt, einmal um die Welt zu reisen.

Even as a child, I already dreamed of traveling around the world.

Here, 'schon' emphasizes that the dreaming started early and has continued.

Es ist schon erstaunlich, wie schnell sich die Technologie entwickelt.

It's already astonishing how quickly technology is developing.

'Schon' can express a sense of wonder or mild surprise at a current state.

Obwohl es erst Mitte Oktober ist, ist es schon empfindlich kalt geworden.

Although it's only mid-October, it has already gotten noticeably cold.

In this context, 'schon' highlights that something has happened earlier than expected.

Sie hatte schon vor der Besprechung eine Vorahnung, dass die Ergebnisse nicht gut sein würden.

She already had a premonition before the meeting that the results wouldn't be good.

'Schon' indicates that an event or state existed prior to another specified time.

Man muss schon zugeben, dass seine Argumente stichhaltig sind.

One must indeed admit that his arguments are sound.

Here, 'schon' strengthens the imperative, suggesting a concession or an undeniable truth.

Wenn du schon so fragst, ja, ich habe meine Meinung geändert.

If you ask like that, yes, I have already changed my mind.

'Schon' can imply that the speaker is acknowledging a premise set by the questioner.

Ich habe ihm schon dutzende Male gesagt, er soll pünktlich sein, aber es hilft nichts.

I have already told him dozens of times to be punctual, but it's no use.

Used for emphasis, 'schon' here conveys exasperation about a repeated action.

Das ist schon eine Leistung, so ein komplexes Projekt in der kurzen Zeit zu realisieren.

That's quite an achievement, to realize such a complex project in such a short time.

In this sentence, 'schon' adds emphasis to the remarkable nature of the achievement.