сейчас
now
at this moment
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сейчас with English translation
сейчас usage examples
Now is a good time to ask questions.
Сейчас хорошее время, чтобы задать вопросы.
Please start now so we have enough time to review.
Пожалуйста, начни сейчас, чтобы у нас было достаточно времени на проверку.
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сейчас synonyms
What's the difference between сейчас / в данный момент / в настоящее время / в настоящий момент / теперь / немедленно
A more formal way to say the current moment, suitable for business language.
A formal synonym of "now", often used in official texts and media.
Similar to "at present", formal and emphasizes the current moment.
Emphasizes a change compared to the past: it was different before, now it is different.
Colloquial alternative with a sense of immediate consequence or return — "right away".
Means "at that very moment", used in narration to indicate simultaneous events.
Colloquial/old-fashioned/emphatic expression meaning "right now, this minute", often used in commands.
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How to pronounce сейчас and what this word means
сейчас means now. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce сейчас
[sʲejˈt͡ɕas]
сейчас translation
now
сейчас examples
Jetzt habe ich keine Zeit.
сейчас transcription
[sʲejˈt͡ɕas], нау
Questions about this word
сейчас meaning: what does it mean?
в настоящий момент, прямо сейчас
сейчас pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
сейчас is pronounced as [sʲejˈt͡ɕas]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
сейчас definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Jetzt habe ich keine Zeit. Translation: Сейчас у меня нет времени.
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