Marathi · Numbers & Time

आता

aata

Now

Beginneradverb

Definition

At the present moment.

Example

आता किती वाजले?

What time is it now?

Etymology

The term 'आता' (aata) is derived from the Proto-Indo-Aryan root *aṭ, reflecting a call to the present and its immediate context in Marathi.

How & Where It’s Used

'आता' is widely used in both spoken and written Marathi, suitable for all contexts, including casual conversation and written communication, recognized across all Marathi regions.

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