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sekarang

Now

Beginneradverb

Definition

At the present moment.

Example

Jam berapa sekarang?

What time is it now?

Etymology

'Sekarang' means 'now' and originates from Old Malay 'sekarang', which has evolved to indicate the current time within Indonesian and Malay speaking communities.

How & Where It’s Used

'Sekarang' is commonly used in both spoken and written forms across Indonesia in various contexts including conversations, news, and formal writing, without significant regional variations.

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