nowadays
word
/ˈnaʊəˌdeɪz/
NOW-uh-dayz
/nˈaʊədˌeɪz/
NOW-uh-dayz
Definition
At the present time, especially when comparing life now with the past. It is used to talk generally about how things are in modern life.
Usage & Nuances
Common in speech and writing, but a little more formal than 'these days'. It usually refers to general trends, not a very specific moment. Natural patterns include 'Nowadays, people...' and 'It’s common nowadays to...'. Avoid using it for one exact event happening right now.
Spanish: hoy en día - actualmentePortuguese (BR): hoje em dia - atualmentePortuguese (PT): hoje em dia - atualmenteChinese (Simplified): 如今 - 现在Chinese (Traditional): 如今 - 現在Hindi: आजकल - आज के समय मेंArabic: في الوقت الحاضر - هذه الأيامBengali: বর্তমানে - আজকালRussian: в настоящее время - сейчас - в наши дниJapanese: 最近 - 今どきVietnamese: ngày nay - hiện nayKorean: 요즘 - 요새Turkish: günümüzdeUrdu: آج کلIndonesian: sekarang ini - saat ini
Example Sentences
Nowadays, many people shop online.
basic
Kids nowadays use tablets at school.
basic
It is hard to find cheap rent nowadays.
basic
Nowadays, if a place doesn’t have Wi-Fi, people complain right away.
natural
People nowadays are more open about mental health.
natural
I feel like everyone is always busy nowadays.
natural