This is the 539th most frequent Ukrainian word.
тепер
"Тепер" means "now" in English.
In this sentence, "тепер" indicates the current realization or awareness of the speaker. It is used to denote present time.
Тепер я розумію, що сталося.
Now I understand what happened.
Here, "тепер" contrasts the present situation with the past employment situation, emphasizing the change over time.
Він працює тут тепер, раніше він працював в іншому місці.
He works here now; earlier he worked at another place.
In this sentence, "тепер" expresses the immediate intention to perform the action, implying urgency or a proactive approach.