This minute Meaning in English

expression

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UK

Definition

Used to emphasize 'right now', meaning at this exact moment. It often expresses urgency.

Usage & Nuances

Informal and emphatic. Used instead of just 'now' for stronger urgency: 'Come here this minute!' Often in commands, requests, or when expressing impatience.

• Spanish: ahora mismo - en este momento
• Portuguese (BR): agora mesmo - neste momento
• Portuguese (PT): agora mesmo - neste momento
• Chinese (Simplified): 此刻 - 现在
• Chinese (Traditional): 此刻 - 現在
• Hindi: अभी इसी समय
• Arabic: في هذه اللحظة - الآن
• Bengali: এই মুহূর্তে - এখনই
• Russian: прямо сейчас - сию минуту
• Japanese: 今すぐ - この瞬間
• Vietnamese: ngay lập tức - chính lúc này
• Korean: 지금 당장 - 바로 지금
• Turkish: şu anda - hemen şimdi
• Urdu: اسی وقت - ابھی
• Indonesian: sekarang juga - saat ini juga

Example Sentences

Come here this minute!

basic

I need your help this minute.

basic

Stop what you are doing this minute.

basic

I can't talk this minute—can I call you back in ten?

natural

If you don't leave this minute, you'll miss your train.

natural

I'm so angry I could scream this minute.

natural