No. 62 in Russian

сейчас

"Сейчас" - "now" or "currently."

In a sentence

Я сейчас читаю книгу.
I am reading a book right now.
Here, 'сейчас' specifies that the action is happening at the current moment.
Сейчас идти гулять небезопасно.
It is unsafe to go for a walk right now.
In this case, 'сейчас' emphasizes the present circumstances dictating the safety of the action.
Сейчас мы живем в интересное время.
Nowadays, we live in interesting times.
Here, 'сейчас' is used to refer to the present period or era in a broader sense.

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