seychas

sʲɪˈtɕas

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Translation

now, right now; in a moment

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Word origin

From сей час, literally 'this hour'.

Origin
Russian
Root
сей час

Examples

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I am a bit busy at the moment.

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I will be there in a second!

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It is too late to ring now.

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This word is taught in chapter 1, lesson 10: сейчас, там, надо and 11 more words.