zaten — meaning in English

English meaning

• already adv By this time, or by a specified earlier time; previously.
• anyway adv Regardless of what has just been said or what happens; in any case.

Senses

zaten is used for these senses in English:

• already Prior to some specified time, either past, present, or future; by this time; previously.
• anyway Used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement. See anyhow and at least. [from 19th c.]

already — full definition

1. adv By this time, or by a specified earlier time; previously.
2. adv Informal: used to express impatience or exasperation.

anyway — full definition

1. adv Regardless of what has just been said or what happens; in any case.
2. adv Used to change the subject or return to an earlier point after a digression.

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