τώρα
tóra/ˈtoɾa/
The English word "now" is translated into Greek as τώρα (tóra).
τώρα is an adverb used to indicate that something is happening at the present time. To express a reason or a new state of affairs, you can use the conjunction τώρα που, which means "now that".
Meaning: at the present time (adv)
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ˈtoɾa/ (tóra).
Did you know?
- The word τώρα is actually a contraction of the phrase τῇ ὥρᾳ, which literally means 'at the hour'.
- The word for 'hour' found inside τώρα is the ancestor of the English word 'hour'.
- While τώρα means 'now', Greeks often use the phrase τώρα τώρα to mean 'just this second' or 'immediately'.
Examples in context
- Μπορώ να φύγω τώρα;Can I leave now?This example shows how to use τώρα to ask about leaving at the present moment.Tatoeba #1603323 by glavkos, translation #31324 by CK
- Τώρα πάμε για ύπνο.Now we go to sleep.This sentence demonstrates using τώρα to describe an action happening now.Tatoeba #5311075 by Zeus, translation #9480134 by Nylez
- Τώρα δεν είν' η ώρα.Now is not the time.This example shows how to use τώρα to state that the present moment is not the right time.Tatoeba #2466868 by Zeus, translation #2466820 by Hybrid
- Παρακαλώ έλα τώρα.Please come now.
- Αναμένω τα έγγραφα αμέσως.I expect the documents immediately.
- Θέλω ζεστό καφέ τώρα-τώρα!I want a hot coffee right now!
- Φέρε τα κλειδιά μου τώρα παρακαλώ.Bring my keys right now, please.
- Τώρα είναι η ώρα.Now is the time.
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Example conversation
Anastasia and Dimitris are deciding when to go to the cinema.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΠάμε τώρα για το σινεμά;Pame tora gia to sinema;Shall we go to the cinema now?
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΝαι, είναι η ώρα.Nai, einai i ora.Yes, it is time.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΕίσαι έτοιμος, Δημήτρη;Eisai etimos, Dimitri;Are you ready, Dimitris?
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΈτοιμος είμαι.Etimos eimai.I am ready.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “now” translations and entries τώρα, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries τώρα, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
