schon
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What's the difference between schon / früher / vorher / zuvor
Neutral equivalent of “already”; often sounds a bit more formal than “schon”.
Ich habe die E-Mail bereits geschickt.
Я уже отправил письмо.
Means “earlier” or “in the past” and often contrasts past with the present; not always equal to “already.”
Früher bin ich oft schwimmen gegangen.
Раньше я часто ходил плавать.
Means “before that” or “previously”; points to time before another event.
Ruf mich bitte vorher an.
Пожалуйста, позвони мне заранее.
More literary/formal “beforehand” or “previously”; often sounds a bit more formal than “vorher.”
Zuvor hatte er noch nie so etwas gesehen.
Ранее он никогда не видел ничего подобного.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce schon and what this word means
schon translation: already. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce schon
[ʃoːn]
schon translation
already
schon transcription
[ʃoːn]
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schon meaning: what does it mean?
bereits, vor dem jetzigen Zeitpunkt
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Is schon part of Adverbs of Frequency vocabulary?
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