English–German

“now” in German

German

Alsojetzt · nunmehr

Pronunciation

IPA/nuːn/

Example

Wir fangen nun an.

We are starting now.

Illustration for nun (now)

How to say “now” in German

“Now” in German is nun.

A small verbal marker places the next action in the current moment or moves the conversation forward.

Full entry for nun: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with nun

Und nun, was machen wir als Nächstes?

And now, what shall we do next?

Tips for using nun

  • In conversation, nun can introduce a conclusion or transition, while nun ja often signals hesitation, qualification, or reluctant agreement.

Other German words for “now”

Kannst du jetzt kommen?

Can you come now?

Man kennt ihn nunmehr überall.

He is now known everywhere.

“now” in other languages