soeben
Translation
just now, just, a moment ago
Examples
Er ist soeben angekommen.
He has just arrived.
Ich habe die E-Mail soeben abgeschickt.
I have just sent the email.
Grammar Patterns
((adverb)) + ((verb)) (modifies a verb as an adverb) Der Zug ist soeben abgefahren.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gerade, eben; Antonyms: später (later), bald (soon)
Etymology
A combination of 'so' (so, thus) and 'eben' (just). Literally 'so just', meaning 'just now'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'so even' with the current moment, emphasizing the immediacy.