gerade eben
just
Meaning of gerade eben
vor ganz kurzer Zeit
a very short time ago
Pronunciation
gerade eben with English translation
gerade eben usage examples
Ich bin gerade eben angekommen.
I just arrived.
Er ist gerade eben gegangen.
He just left.
gerade eben synonyms
What's the difference between gerade eben, bloß, lediglich, eben, erst, einfach, genau, and nur
Emphasizes restriction: “only, merely.” It can sound slightly colloquial and may downplay importance.
In spoken German it can mean “just, exactly, recently.” It often conveys acceptance of a fact: “that’s just how it is.”
Means “just recently” or “only so far.” It shows that something happened recently or is still at an early stage.
In the sense of “just, simply,” it makes the sentence lighter and more conversational. It can sound like simplification or emphasis.
Often means “already,” but in some contexts it can express “just” or soften a statement. It depends heavily on context.
Means “straight ahead” and refers to direction, not time or the meaning “only.” It is not a true synonym in this sense.
Means “just now, very recently.” It sounds a bit more bookish or formal than “gerade” or “eben.”
Means “recently, lately.” It is more common in written or formal language.
Advanced: broader words
Means “exactly, precisely.” It is used to stress accuracy or a complete match.
The main word for “only.” It is the most neutral and versatile everyday option.
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Questions about this word
What does gerade eben mean?
a very short time ago
How do you pronounce gerade eben?
gerade eben is pronounced [ɡəˈʁaːdə ˈeːbn̩].
How is gerade eben used in a sentence?
I just arrived. Translation: Ich bin gerade eben angekommen.
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