deja
word
Definition
A word used to indicate that something has happened before or is already the case.
Usage & Nuances
'Deja' is not used in modern English except as part of the French phrase 'déjà vu'. The word is common in Spanish, Portuguese, and other Romance languages to mean 'already' or 'yet', and should not be used alone in English.
Spanish: yaPortuguese (BR): jáPortuguese (PT): jáChinese (Simplified): 已经Chinese (Traditional): 已經Hindi: पहले हीArabic: بالفعل
Example Sentences
I have already eaten breakfast.
basic
She has already finished her homework.
basic
Have you already seen that movie?
basic
Wow, it’s already December! Time really flies.
natural
Don’t call him, he has already left for work.
natural
Is dinner already ready or should I wait?
natural