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How to Say ‘Normally, yes’ in German

Normalerweise schon

nor-MAH-ler-vy-zeh shohn

[nor-MAH-ler-vy-zeh shohn]

💬 Usage Tip: schon here isn't "already". After a statement it means "yes, that's true", and it usually sets up a aber "but" coming next.

Phrase Breakdown

Normalerweise

[nor-MAH-ler-vy-zeh]

normally

Usually, under normal circumstances.

Example

Normalerweise fahre ich mit dem Rad.

Normally I go by bike.

schon

[shohn]

yes, indeed

Here it confirms: 'yes, that would be right'.

Example

Das stimmt schon.

That's true, indeed.

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