even
word
/ˈivɪn/
EE-vin
/ˈiːvən/
EE-vuhn
Definition
Used to emphasize something unexpected or surprising; can mean 'also' or 'in addition'. It also describes something flat or equal, like an even surface or even numbers.
Usage & Nuances
Very common word with many uses. Often before comparatives (e.g., 'even better') to surprise. Also used in phrases like 'even if' (condition), 'even though' (contrast). Can be adjective meaning 'flat' or 'equal'. Be careful not to confuse with 'event' or 'evening'.
Spanish: incluso - aun - parejo - parPortuguese (BR): incluso - hasta - parelho - parPortuguese (PT): mesmo - até - parChinese (Simplified): 甚至 - 平均Chinese (Traditional): 甚至 - 平均Hindi: यहाँ तक कि - सम - समानArabic: حتى - متساوٍ - مستويBengali: এমনকি - সমান (সমতল, সংখ্যা)Russian: даже - ровный (поверхность) - чётный (число)Japanese: さえ - も - 平らな（たいらな） - 偶数の（ぐうすうの）Vietnamese: thậm chí - bằng phẳng - chẵn (số)Korean: 심지어 - 평평한 - 짝수의Turkish: hatta - hatta ki - düz (yüzey) - çift (sayı)Urdu: یہاں تک کہ - برابر (سطح، عدد)Indonesian: bahkan - rata (permukaan) - genap (angka)
Example Sentences
She can't go, even if you ask her.
basic
I can't believe you even thought about doing that!
natural
It's not even cold today; it's warm outside.
natural
The table is even, not tilted.
basic
She didn't even say hello.
basic
Let’s split the bill evenly so it’s fair for everyone.
natural