praegu

Praegu is an Estonian adverb meaning "currently" or "at the present moment." It is used to describe the present state or to place an action in the current time frame. The term is common in both everyday speech and formal writing and carries a neutral tone.

Grammatically, praegu is invariable and functions as a time adverb. It can appear at the start of a clause for emphasis or in the middle: "Praegu on sügis" (It is autumn now). "Ta praegu töötab" (He is working now). "Praegu ei ole see võimalik" (Right now this is not possible). Its usage is flexible and it helps clarify that something is happening or being true at the present moment.

In its word family, praegu is related to the adjective praegune, meaning "present" or "current." The related forms describe the state of being present and are used in various grammatical constructions.

While similar in meaning to nüüd (now) in everyday sense, praegu often conveys a more precise emphasis on the present moment or ongoing state and can carry a slightly more formal or situational nuance.

See also Estonian language; praegune.