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уже́

very common #65A2
  • 1.

    already, by this time, by now, ready

Usage info

used only in statement or questions not in negative sentences.

Examples

Typical usagePRO

  • Time reference: already at/by/now

    • уже́ се́йчас

      already now; even now

    • уже́ за́втра

      as soon as tomorrow

    • уже́ тогда́

      already back then

    • уже́ к трём часа́м

      already by three o’clock

  • Negation and change

    • уже́ не

      no longer; not ... anymore

    • уже́ нет вре́мени

      there’s no time anymore

    • уже́ не тот

      not the same anymore

    • не говоря́ уже́ о де́ньгах

      not to mention the money

  • Urgency and emphasis

    • уже́ пора́

      it’s already time (to...)

    • и так уже́

      already as it is

    • уже́ бы (сделал)

      you really should have (by now)

    • уже́ бы́ло (собра́лся/нача́л)

      was just about to (but didn’t)

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  • nrimanliyev edited translation 2 months ago.
  • EgyptianDoctor edited usage info 3 years ago.
  • drvuquangson edited translation 3 years ago.
  • Lucian edited word type 7 years ago.

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