A2Grammar

Das Buch ist schon gelesen worden.

The book has already been read.

In German

Das Buch ist schon gelesen worden.

Das bookh ist shon geh-leh-zen vor-den.
English
The book has already been read.
Español
El libro ya ha sido leído.
Italiano
Il libro è già stato letto.

Sentence Breakdown

  • DasTheDefinite article, neuter nominative
  • BuchbookNoun, neuter nominative
  • isthasAuxiliary verb 'sein', 3rd person singular present
  • schonalreadyAdverb of time
  • gelesenreadPast participle of 'lesen'
  • wordenbeenPast participle of 'werden' (for passive perfect)

Grammar Point

Vorgangspassiv im Perfekt (werden-Passiv)

Variations

  • Man hat das Buch schon gelesen.
    One has already read the book.
  • Das Buch ist bereits gelesen.
    The book is already read. (Zustandspassiv)

FAQ

How do you say "The book has already been read." in German?

"The book has already been read." in German is "Das Buch ist schon gelesen worden." (Das bookh ist shon geh-leh-zen vor-den.).

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