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jetzt

now

Meaning of jetzt

at this moment

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German[jɛtst]
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jetzt synonyms

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What's the difference between jetzt / gleich / sofort / inzwischen / gegenwärtig / aktuell

🇩🇪German
jetzt

Neutral “now”; often used as a near synonym of “jetzt,” especially in speech and writing.

A1Often

Nun müssen wir losgehen.

Теперь нам нужно идти.

🇩🇪German

Means “in a moment, right away”; it usually refers to the very near future rather than exact “now.”

A1Very Often

Ich komme gleich.

Я сейчас приду.

S
🇩🇪German
sofort

Means “immediately, at once”; often sounds like a request or instruction to do something without delay.

A1Very Often

Bitte ruf mich sofort an.

Пожалуйста, позвони мне сразу же.

🇩🇪German

Means “in the meantime, meanwhile”; points to a period between two moments.

A1Often

Inzwischen hat es angefangen zu regnen.

Между тем начался дождь.

G
🇩🇪German
gegenwärtig

Formal “currently, at present”; sounds more literary and formal than “jetzt.”

A1Rarely

Gegenwärtig arbeiten wir an einem neuen Projekt.

В настоящее время мы работаем над новым проектом.

A
🇩🇪German
aktuell

Means “current, at the moment, up-to-date”; often refers to the present situation or the latest information.

A1Very Often

Die aktuellen Nachrichten sind wichtig.

Актуальные новости важны.

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How to pronounce jetzt and what this word means

jetzt translation: now. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce jetzt

[jɛtst]

jetzt translation

now

jetzt transcription

[jɛtst]

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jetzt meaning: what does it mean?

im gegenwärtigen Moment; im Augenblick

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