already
grammatisk information
tidsadverb
Exempel
She had already left when I arrived.
Hon hade redan gått när jag kom.
1.1
redan, så tidigt
sooner than expected or earlier than what is usual
Exempel
It's only September, and they're selling Christmas decorations already?
Det är bara september, och de säljer redan juldekorationer?
02
redan, nu
used to indicate that an action has been completed, making repetition unnecessary
Exempel
You don't need to remind me. I already know.
Du behöver inte påminna mig. Jag vet redan.
03
redan, just nu
at this moment or stage, with the possibility of further development
Dialect
American
AmericanExempel
The cake is already burning, turn off the oven!
Kakan bränner redan, stäng av ugnen!
already
Exempel
Just tell me the answer already!
Bara säg svaret redan!
