eben

adjective

1. flat, smooth, even

adverb

1. just, simply, indicating that something is generally known or cannot be changed, and is therefore to be accepted; often equivalent to a shrug

   “Er ist eben ein Idiot...”

2. just, quickly, indicating that something is done fast or without much complication

   “Ich geh mal eben zur Theke.”

3. just; a moment ago

   “Wo ist denn dein Mann? Der saß doch eben noch hier.”

4. even

   “Und du kannst mir sagen, wie gut (oder schlecht eben...) es ist.”

interjection

1. exactly; used to express agreement with an argument while not having needed convincing