Persian · Numbers & Time
الان
alān
Now
Beginneradverb
Definition
At this moment.
Example
الان ساعت چند است؟
What time is it now?
Etymology
'الان' (alān) is derived from the Arabic word 'الآن', meaning 'now', which has been adapted into Persian and reflects the language's interaction with Arabic influences.
How & Where It’s Used
'الان' (alān) is commonly used in spoken Persian and is appropriate for informal and formal settings, particularly in discussions about present time.