Swahili · Numbers & Time
sasa
Now
Beginneradverb
Definition
At the present moment; also a casual greeting among friends.
Example
Ni saa ngapi sasa?
What time is it now?
Etymology
'Sasa', meaning now, has its roots in Swahili, representing a crucial temporal marker. It reflects the immediacy expressed within the language.
How & Where It’s Used
'Sasa' is prevalent in both spoken and written Swahili, typically in informal contexts but also occasionally in formal discourse, with no notable regional variations.