#187 · Adverb · ADV
In Romanian, deja means “already; by this time”. It’s the #187 most frequently used Romanian word. Below you’ll find how to use it, its forms, real example sentences, and common word pairings.
Adverb meaning "already," used for something that has happened, is true, or is in place earlier than expected or before the reference moment.
neutralMarks that something is true now, earlier than expected, or before a stated moment.
I’ve already finished.
It’s already late.
He/she already knows the answer.
Have you already left?
Used to emphasize that something happens sooner than expected or to a greater extent than expected.
That’s already too much.
The children were already asleep by nine o’clock.
By March it was already warm.
Ranked by how often each form shows up in spoken Romanian. The top form cover about 100% of everyday use — learn these first.
deja + verb/participle
Very common with perfect tenses and participles to show that an action is completed earlier than expected.
Am deja mâncat.
I’ve already eaten.
e deja + adjective/adverb
Used to say that a state has reached that point already.
E deja suficient.
It’s already enough.
deja + question
Often adds surprise or emphasis in questions.
Pleci deja?
Are you leaving already?
Am citit deja mesajul.
I’ve already read the message.
deja - Shows the basic time meaning: something happened before now.
Ești deja aici?
You’re already here?
deja - Common in questions expressing surprise.
Nu mai putem schimba nimic; decizia e deja luată.
We can’t change anything anymore; the decision has already been made.
deja - Placed before the participle/adjective it modifies.