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Nun Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Nun" is mainly used as adverb meaning "now", "at present" or "currently". It is also used as particle.
Essential properties of "nun"
Its most important properties are:
Meanings of "nun" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "At the present moment"
"Nun", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.
- Definition: "Now, at this moment, at this instant."
- Translation(s): now, at present, currently
- Synonym(s): jetzt, momentan, gegenwärtig
- Antonym(s): damals, früher
- Related word(s): sofort, gleich, gerade
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich bin nun bereit zu gehen.
- Was sollen wir nun tun?
- Nun ist es zu spät, um noch etwas zu ändern.
2.) "Used to introduce a conclusion or transition"
"Nun", when used with this meaning, acts as particle.
- Definition: "Expresses a logical conclusion or a transition in discourse."
- Translation(s): well, so, now then
- Synonym(s): auch, folglich, demnach
- Related word(s): ja, doch, eben
📝 Some usage examples:
- Nun, was hältst du von meinem Vorschlag?
- Du bist also nun fertig mit deiner Arbeit?
- Nun gut, dann lasst uns anfangen.
3.) "Used to convey surprise, impatience, or irritation"
"Nun", when used with this meaning, acts as particle.
- Definition: "Expresses surprise, impatience, or irritation."
- Translation(s): well, now, come on
- Synonym(s): Ach, Oh
- Related word(s): Na, Tja
📝 Some usage examples:
- Nun! Das hätte ich nicht erwartet.
- Nun, nun! Nicht so ungeduldig!
- Nun? Was ist denn los?