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eben

adjective

You are in the right place for the most accurate English equivalent of the word eben, which is "you know", along with all its detailed meanings in German! On this page, you can find not only the German-centric definition of the word eben you are curious about, but also example sentences and their translations suitable for different language levels (from A1 to B1). This rich content is prepared for users wondering "What does eben mean?" or "How to use eben?"; it also includes the word's synonyms and different translation levels according to context. Explore the language bridges between German and English with anslate's in-depth translation knowledge!

you know
as you know
indeed
after all
briefly
shortly
for a moment
just
(often untranslated)
(softens a request)
right now
at the moment
now
currently
at present
Exactly!
Right!
That's it!
quickly
(untranslatable particle)
(particle for emphasis)
Absolutely!
Definitely!
flat
level
even
just now
a moment ago
simply
precisely
shallow
low
smooth
slippery
well
at this moment
a little while ago
earlier
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Synonyms and Related Words for eben

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Definition of "eben" in German

Below are the definitions and usage examples of the word "eben" in its original language, German. This section is designed to help you understand the word in different contexts and sentence structures, especially while learning English.

The definitions and example sentences are presented across a range from beginner (A1) to intermediate (B1) levels. This way, you can learn the word step by step, from its most basic meaning to more complex usages. Each example is provided with its translation in German, ready for correct context and usage.
#1

Eine flache, glatte Oberfläche ohne Erhebungen oder Vertiefungen aufweisend.

DE: “Der Tisch ist eben.”

A1
EN: “The table is flat.”

DE: “Wir brauchen einen ebenen Boden für das Zelt.”

A2
EN: “We need level ground for the tent.”

DE: “Die Straße ist hier sehr eben, man kann gut Fahrrad fahren.”

B1
EN: “The road is very level here, you can cycle well.”
#2

Vor sehr kurzer Zeit; gerade eben.

DE: “Er war eben hier.”

A1
EN: “He was just here.”

DE: “Ich habe eben mit ihr telefoniert.”

A2
EN: “I just spoke to her on the phone.”

DE: “Das habe ich dir doch eben erklärt!”

B1
EN: “I just explained that to you!”
#3

Drückt eine resignierende Feststellung, eine Bekräftigung oder eine simple, unveränderliche Tatsache aus (Modalpartikel).

DE: “Das ist eben so.”

A1
EN: “That's just the way it is.”

DE: “Wenn du nicht lernen willst, bekommst du eben eine schlechte Note.”

A2
EN: “If you don't want to study, you'll just get a bad grade.”

DE: “Er ist eben ein Künstler, er sieht die Welt anders.”

B1
EN: “He's an artist, that's just how it is; he sees the world differently.”

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