How to Say ‘Already’ in German
Schon
shohn
[shohn]
🇩🇪 In Germany: In this situation, [schon] can add pressure: [Ich warte schon.] hints that the delay is not new. It's common, but it may sound irritated depending on tone.
Phrase Breakdown
Schon
[shohn]
already
Shows that something has happened earlier than expected or by now.
Ich warte schon seit zehn Minuten.
I have already been waiting for ten minutes.
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