nu

In a sentence

• Nu går jag.

  I am going now.

  In this sentence, 'nu' is used to indicate the current moment or time, translating to 'now'.

• Vad gör du nu för tiden?

  What are you doing nowadays?

  Here, 'nu' combined with 'för tiden' implies 'nowadays' or 'these days', referring to a current general situation.

• Nu, efter mycket hårt arbete, är vi äntligen klara.

  Now, after much hard work, we are finally done.

  In this example, 'nu' emphasizes the transition to a new state or conclusion, often marking a change or completion.