Telugu · Numbers & Time
ఇప్పుడు
ippudu
Now
Beginneradverb
Definition
At the present moment.
Example
ఇప్పుడు సమయం ఎంత?
What time is it now?
Etymology
'ఇప్పుడు' (ippudu) derives from a structure meaning 'this moment' in Telugu, indicating a current time reference that has maintained its relevance through ages.
How & Where It’s Used
'ఇప్పుడు' is frequently used in both spoken and written dialects to articulate the present time in various contexts, informal and formal.