nyní

Nyní is a Czech adverb meaning "now" or "in the present moment." It denotes current time relative to the surrounding context and is used across a broad range of styles, from formal to informal.

In standard Czech, nyní is common in written language, journalism, and literary prose, while in everyday speech speakers often choose teď or teďka. Nyní frequently appears at the beginning of a sentence to introduce a shift to the present moment or to transition to another topic, for example: "Nyní k dalšímu bodu programu." It can also mark contrasts with past or future, as in "Nyní je situace jiná."

Grammatical properties: Nyní is invariable; it does not inflect for gender or number. It functions as an adverb of time and accompanies verbs to situate actions in the present or near present.

Common phrases and nuances: "nyní již" conveys a sense of now becoming or occurring at this point. Compared with teď, nyní often carries a slightly more formal or literary nuance and is frequent in official texts, journalism, and formal speech.

Etymology and usage notes: Nyní is a long-standing Czech adverb with historical usage that remains standard today. In translation, it corresponds to the English "now" or "at present," with nuance depending on formality and context.

See also: teď, právě teď, v současnosti, moment.