already
Exempel
She had already left when I arrived.
Hon hade redan gått när jag kom.
By the time the show started, we had already found our seats.
När showen började hade vi redan hittat våra platser.
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?
He 's already finished his meal while I'm still eating.
Han har redan avslutat sin måltid medan jag fortfarande äter.
02
redan, nu
used to indicate that an action has been completed, making repetition unnecessary
Exempel
You do n't need to remind me. I already know.
Du behöver inte påminna mig. Jag vet redan.
No thanks, I already have a coffee.
Nej tack, jag har redan en kaffe.
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!
She is already tired, and the meeting has n't even started.
Hon är redan trött, och mötet har inte ens börjat.
already
Exempel
Just tell me the answer already!
Bara säg svaret redan!
Hurry up already, we're going to be late!
Skynda dig redan, vi kommer att bli sena!
