So soon Meaning in English
expression
ˈsoʊ/ /ˈsun
SOH-SOON
sˈəʊ/ /sˈuːn
SOHN-SOON
Definition
Use this phrase to express surprise or emphasis that something is happening earlier or faster than expected.
Usage & Nuances
"So soon" is often used to show surprise that something is happening earlier than you thought. Common in questions: "Are you leaving so soon?". Can sound polite or slightly sad in some contexts. Do not use for definite scheduled times—it's more about expectation.
Spanish: tan pronto - tan rápidoPortuguese (BR): tão cedo - tão rapidamentePortuguese (PT): tão cedo - tão rapidamenteChinese (Simplified): 这么快 - 这么早Chinese (Traditional): 這麼快 - 這麼早Hindi: इतनी जल्दीArabic: بسرعة هكذا - بهذه السرعةBengali: এত তাড়াতাড়ি - এত দ্রুতRussian: так скоро - так раноJapanese: こんなに早く - そんなに早くVietnamese: sớm như vậy - nhanh như vậyKorean: 이렇게 빨리 - 이렇게 일찍Turkish: bu kadar çabuk - bu kadar erkenUrdu: اتنی جلدی - اتنی تیزی سےIndonesian: secepat ini - secepat itu
Example Sentences
Are you leaving so soon?
basic
I didn't expect you to finish so soon.
basic
Why are you back so soon?
basic
Wow, you finished your homework so soon!
natural
You're already tired so soon into the game?
natural
I can't believe the show is ending so soon.
natural