Estonian Word of the Day
praegu
PRAE-gu • adverb — 15th of Jun, 2026
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Meaning: right now; at the present moment
Examples
- Ma olen praegu kodus.
(I am at home right now.) - Praegu ei saa ma rääkida.
(I can't talk right now.) - Praegu on ilm ilus.
(The weather is nice right now.)
Synonyms
- nüüd
- hetkel
Use 'praegu' to refer to the current moment or situation. It is common in both spoken and written Estonian and often appears at the beginning of a sentence. 'Praegu' and 'nüüd' are often interchangeable, while 'hetkel' is slightly more formal.
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