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Eh Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Eh" is mainly used as particle meaning "anyway", "already" or "in any case". It is also used as adverb.
Essential properties of "eh"
Its most important properties are:
Meanings of "eh" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "Particle for emphasis or reinforcement"
"Eh", when used with this meaning, acts as particle.
- Definition: "Particle used to emphasize or reinforce an affirmation or statement."
- Translation(s): anyway, already, in any case, after all
- Synonym(s): sowieso, ohnehin
- Related word(s): eigentlich, eben
📝 Some usage examples:
- Das wollte ich eh nicht machen.
- Ich bin eh schon fertig mit der Arbeit.
- Wir müssen eh noch einkaufen gehen.
2.) "Adverb meaning 'before' or 'previously'"
"Eh", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.
- Definition: "Adverb meaning 'before' or 'previously' in a temporal context."
- Translation(s): already, before, previously
- Synonym(s): vorher, zuvor
- Antonym(s): nachher
- Related word(s): bevor, früher
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich habe ihn eh schon gesehen.
- Das war eh klar, dass das passieren würde.
- Wir waren eh schon dort gewesen.
3.) "Interjection for doubt, hesitation, or gaining time"
"Eh", when used with this meaning, acts as particle.
- Definition: "Interjection used to express doubt, hesitation, or to gain time when speaking."
- Translation(s): um, uh, well
- Synonym(s): ähm, öhm
- Related word(s): na ja, also
📝 Some usage examples:
- Eh, ich weiß nicht genau, was ich sagen soll.
- Das ist, eh, eine schwierige Frage.
- Eh, können Sie das bitte wiederholen?