No. 890 in Finnish
nykyisin
"Nykyisin" means "nowadays" or "at present."
In a sentence
Nykyisin asun Helsingissä.
Nowadays, I live in Helsinki.
The word "nykyisin" is used to indicate the present time, often in contrast with the past.
Hän on nykyisin kiinnostunut taiteesta.
He is nowadays interested in art.
Here, "nykyisin" describes a current interest or habit different from before.
Nykyisin teknologiasta on tullut olennainen osa elämää.
Nowadays, technology has become an essential part of life.
In this sentence, "nykyisin" sets the frame for a broad societal change or trend happening in the present era.
Nykyisin harrastan enemmän urheilua kuin ennen.
Nowadays, I engage in more sports than before.
The word 'nykyisin' is used here to indicate a current habitual action compared to the past.
Hän asuu nykyisin Helsingissä, mutta aiemmin hän asui Turussa.
She currently lives in Helsinki, but earlier, she lived in Turku.
Here, 'nykyisin' emphasizes a current state contrasting with past circumstances.
Nykyisin käytetään paljon sähköautoja ympäristötietoisuuden lisääntyessä.
Currently, electric cars are widely used as environmental awareness increases.
In this sentence, 'nykyisin' helps establish a contemporary context regarding a general societal trend.
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