Jetzt
Example: Ich esse jetzt mein Mittagessen im Garten.
Definition
"Jetzt" is an adverb meaning at the present moment or immediately. It indicates that an action or event is occurring right now or without delay, as in the sentence 'Ich esse jetzt mein Mittagessen im Garten,' meaning 'I am eating my lunch in the garden now.'
Etymology
The word "jetzt" comes from Middle High German 'jetzt' and Old High German 'jezzt,' which are related to the word 'jetzo,' meaning 'at this moment.' Its roots trace back to the Proto-Germanic *jīt, indicating immediacy. Did you know? "Jetzt" is closely related to the English word 'yet,' though their meanings have diverged over time.
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"Jetzt" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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