Hindi · Numbers & Time

अभी

abhi

Now

Beginneradverb

Definition

At the present moment.

Example

अभी कितने बजे हैं?

What time is it now?

Etymology

'अभी' (abhi) comes from the Sanskrit word 'अधि', meaning now, which has remained in usage throughout history as an indication of the immediate moment.

How & Where It’s Used

'अभी' is extensively used in conversation for informal situations but can also appear in written language. It is universally understood across India.

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