Translation of Romanian word "acum" to English
acum
/aˈkum/
Meaning
AdverbThe present time.
How to use
Adverb of time indicating the present moment. Common vocabulary item used in everyday spoken and written Romanian across formal and informal registers.
🇬🇧 English
now
Example
Acum înțeleg ce ai vrut să spui.
Now I understand what you meant.
Ea este aici acum
She is here now
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Common phrases
- chiar acum— right now
- de acum încolo— from now on
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Frequency rank: #232 in Romanian
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Romanian word "acum" mean?▼
The Romanian word "acum" means "now" in English.
How do you pronounce the Romanian word "acum"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Acum înțeleg ce ai vrut să spui." (which translates as "Now I understand what you meant.").
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