How to Say ‘I'm looking forward to it.’ in German
Ich bin schon gespannt.
eech bin shon ge-shpant
[eech bin shon ge-shpant]
💬 Usage Tip: 'Schon' adds excitement and anticipation.
🇩🇪 In Germany: Germans express eagerness by showing genuine interest.
Phrase Breakdown
Ich
[eech]
I
First person singular pronoun.
Ich esse jetzt.
I am eating now.
bin
[bin]
am
First person form of "sein" used to indicate the state or identity of the subject.
Ich bin ein Lehrer.
I am a teacher.
schon
[shon]
already
"Schon" indicates that something has happened earlier than expected or by now.
Das Konzert hat schon begonnen.
The concert has already started.
gespannt
[ge-shpant]
excited
"Gespannt" describes a state of being eager or anxious about something expected.
Ich bin gespannt auf die Neuigkeiten.
I am excited about the news.
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