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mal eben

just quickly, real quick

adverb mal AY-ben Rare

Also means

just for a second

Usage Note

Mal eben combines two colloquial particles (mal = somewhat casual 'just', eben = 'just / right now') to suggest that something is quick or easy. It is very informal and frequently heard in requests: Kannst du mal eben schauen?

Examples

"Kannst du das mal eben für mich prüfen?"

Natural Translation

Can you just quickly check that for me?

Literal Translation

Can you that once just for me check?

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