Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #100
Word (Wort)

nun

Translation (Übersetzung) now, well, so
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [nuːn]
A1
Adverbs
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Tags (Tags)
adverb temporal common basic discourse
"Nun" is a versatile adverb used to indicate temporal sequence (now), logical consequence (so), or as a discourse particle (well). It can also express contrast or transition in speech.

nun - German Adverbs - nun Meaning - nun Translation - nun Adverbs Examples

nun is a German Adverbs

Learn nun meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. nun is classified as an Adverb in German grammar.

nun Examples (Beispiele) in English

nun examples with English translations. See how to use nun in sentences. nun example sentences in English below.

Nun ist es Zeit zu gehen.
Now it's time to go.
Temporal sequence
Nun, das ist eine gute Frage.
Well, that's a good question.
Discourse particle
Er hat viel gelernt, nun kann er es anwenden.
He learned a lot, so now he can apply it.
Logical consequence

nun Word Family - nun Related Words - nun Family Members

nun Word Family (Wortfamilie)

nun word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn nun family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore nun related words and expand your German vocabulary.

derived (abgeleitet)
nunmehr
Meaning: now, from now on
Example: Nunmehr ist es zu spät.
Adverb
compound (zusammengesetzt)
seitdem
Meaning: since then
Example: Seitdem ist alles anders.
Adverb
related (verwandt)
nunmehrig
Meaning: present, current
Example: die nunmehrige Situation
Adjective

nun Usage - nun Collocations - nun Idioms - nun Synonyms - nun Antonyms

nun Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

Learn how to use nun in context. Discover nun collocations (common word combinations), idioms, synonyms, and antonyms. Master nun usage patterns and expand your German vocabulary with related words.

nun Collocations (Kollokationen)

nun collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn nun word combinations and how to use nun with other words naturally.

nun ja
well yes
High frequency
nun gut
alright then
High frequency
nun mal
just, simply
High frequency
nun aber
but now
Medium frequency
nun denn
well then
Medium frequency
nun endlich
finally now
Medium frequency
nun schon
already now
Medium frequency
nun wieder
now again
Low frequency

nun Idioms (Redewendungen)

nun idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing nun with meanings and explanations. Master nun expressions used in everyday German.

Nun gut!
Alright then!
Used to reluctantly accept something or move on from a discussion
Nun ja...
Well yes...
Used to express hesitation, doubt, or reluctant agreement
Nun denn!
So be it!
Used to accept a situation and move forward
Nun mal langsam!
Take it easy now!
Used to tell someone to slow down or calm down
Nun aber los!
Let's go now!
Used to urge action or departure

nun Synonyms (Synonyme)

nun synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for nun and expand your German vocabulary. Learn nun similar words and their usage.

jetzt
Meaning: now
High similarity
also
Meaning: so, therefore
Medium similarity
wohl
Meaning: probably, well
Medium similarity
dann
Meaning: then
Medium similarity
gegenwärtig
Meaning: currently
Low similarity

nun Antonyms (Antonyme)

nun antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to nun. Discover nun opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

früher
Meaning: earlier
später
Meaning: later
damals
Meaning: back then
zuvor
Meaning: before

nun Semantically Related Words - nun Contextually Related Words - nun Thematically Related Words

nun Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

nun semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to nun. Explore nun related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn nun contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

jetzt also dann wohl endlich gerade heute momentan

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