Estonian Word of the Day
praegu
PRAE-gu • adverb — 17th of Jul, 2026
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Meaning: now; at the present moment
Examples
- Ma teen seda praegu.
(I'm doing it now.) - Praegu on väga palav.
(It's very hot right now.) - Kas sa saad praegu rääkida?
(Can you talk now?)
Synonyms
- nüüd
- hetkel
Antonyms
- hiljem
Use 'praegu' to refer to the current moment or ongoing situation. It is interchangeable with 'nüüd' and 'hetkel' in many contexts; 'praegu' often emphasizes the present timeframe (e.g., ongoing actions or conditions) and is very common in everyday speech.
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