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soeben

just now, a moment ago

adverb zo-AY-ben Rare

Usage Note

Soeben marks an action as happening at this very moment or having just concluded. Er ist soeben angekommen means he just arrived. Common in announcements, news broadcasts, and formal communication. More precise than gerade in pinpointing immediacy.

Examples

"Das Flugzeug ist soeben gelandet."

Natural Translation

The plane has just landed.

Literal Translation

The airplane is just-now landed.

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