This is the 19th most frequent Swedish word.
nu
"Nu" means "now" in English.
In this sentence, 'nu' is used to indicate the current moment or time, translating to 'now'.
Nu går jag.
I am going now.
Here, 'nu' combined with 'för tiden' implies 'nowadays' or 'these days', referring to a current general situation.
Vad gör du nu för tiden?
What are you doing nowadays?
In this example, 'nu' emphasizes the transition to a new state or conclusion, often marking a change or completion.