German Conversation · Level 99
58 words
German word
nunmehr
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈnuːnmeːɐ̯/
Meaning
- adverbnow
Example
Man kennt ihn nunmehr überall.
He is now known everywhere.
More examples
Das Gesetz gilt nunmehr in ganz Europa.
The law is now valid throughout Europe.
Core concept
A timeline passes a turning point, and the new state now stands in place.
Common phrases
gilt nunmehr
is now valid
steht nunmehr fest
is now established
ist nunmehr weg
is now gone
Similar words
jetzt: At this moment or around the present time.
inzwischen: By now, after developments since an earlier point.
Definition in German
Aussagt, dass etwas jetzt im Unterschied zur Vergangenheit bereits der Fall ist.
Word origin
The adverb combines German nun, meaning 'now', with mehr, meaning 'more', and developed into a fixed form for a changed present state.
Usage tips
- Nunmehr is formal and more common in writing than in casual conversation, where jetzt or inzwischen often sounds more natural.