Ukrainian · Numbers & Time
Зараз
zaraz
Now
Beginneradverb
Definition
At this moment.
Example
Котра зараз година?
What time is it now?
Etymology
The adverb 'зараз' (zaraz) is derived from the Old Ukrainian term for 'now' and reflects an immediate temporal context in both historical and modern usage.
How & Where It’s Used
'Зараз' is commonly used in casual conversation and writing to denote the present moment, universally understood across Ukraine.
Literary Heritage
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