Example: Ya sabes dónde está la biblioteca en el barrio.
Definition
"Ya sabes" is a Spanish expression used to indicate that the listener is already aware of certain information. It functions as a conversational phrase meaning 'you already know,' often used to remind or emphasize familiarity with a fact or situation.
Translations
you know
je weet wel
ja ho saps
tu sais
du weißt schon
Etymology
The expression "ya sabes" comes from Spanish, where "ya" means 'already' and "sabes" is the second-person singular present form of the verb 'saber,' meaning 'to know.' Together, they form a phrase literally translating to 'you already know.' Did you know that "saber" in Spanish has roots in the Latin verb 'sapere,' meaning 'to taste' or 'to be wise'? This connection hints at knowledge being linked to wisdom or experience.
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"Ya sabes" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (A1) - parte 1", containing 112 commonly used expressions.
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