Amharic · Numbers & Time

አሁን

ahun

Now

Beginneradverb

Definition

At the present moment.

Example

አሁን ስንት ሰዓት ነው?

What time is it now?

Etymology

'አሁን' (ahun) has roots in Ge'ez, indicating the present moment, widely used in both historical and modern contexts.

How & Where It’s Used

'አሁን' is employed in informal and formal contexts, prominently in spoken language and daily discussions across regions.

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