Now then Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈnaʊ/ /ˈðɛn

NOW-then

UK

nˈaʊ/ /ðˈɛn

now-THEN

Definition

Used to get someone's attention before you say something important, or to signal a change in topic. It can also introduce instructions or summarize what comes next.

Usage & Nuances

Mainly British English, informal and friendly. Common when starting comments, giving instructions, or settling a discussion. Not used in American English. Usually said with a pause afterwards: 'Now then, let's begin.'

• Spanish: a ver - bueno (usado para empezar o llamar la atención)
• Portuguese (BR): agora então - ora bem - bom (para começar ou chamar atenção)
• Portuguese (PT): ora então - agora bem - bom (para começar ou chamar atenção)
• Chinese (Simplified): 那么 - 现在好了 (用来引起注意或开始话题)
• Chinese (Traditional): 那麼 - 現在好了 (用來引起注意或開始話題)
• Hindi: तो फिर - अच्छा तो (ध्यान आकर्षित करने या शुरू करने के लिए)
• Arabic: حسنًا إذًا - إذًا (للبدء أو لجذب الانتباه)
• Bengali: ঠিক আছে - আচ্ছা - তো
• Russian: итак - ну что ж - теперь
• Japanese: さて - それでは
• Vietnamese: nào - vậy thì - bây giờ
• Korean: 자 - 그럼
• Turkish: peki - şimdi - o zaman
• Urdu: اچھا - اب
• Indonesian: baiklah - sekarang - jadi

Example Sentences

Now then, let's start the lesson.

basic

Now then, what do you want to eat for dinner?

basic

Now then, please listen carefully to my instructions.

basic

Now then, shall we go for a walk?

natural

Now then, as I was saying earlier, we need to finish this by Friday.

natural

Now then, if there are no more questions, we can move on.

natural