Hindi · Numbers & Time
abhi
Now
At the present moment.
अभी कितने बजे हैं?
What time is it now?
'अभी' (abhi) comes from the Sanskrit word 'अधि', meaning now, which has remained in usage throughout history as an indication of the immediate moment.
'अभी' is extensively used in conversation for informal situations but can also appear in written language. It is universally understood across India.