here and now

• Bezieht sich auf den gegenwärtigen Moment oder die unmittelbare Situation und betont, dass etwas jetzt geschieht oder entschieden werden muss, nicht in der Zukunft.

Refers to the present moment or immediate situation, emphasizing that something is happening or should be dealt with immediately rather than in the future.

1. The present momentB1informal

   The current time and place; the immediate situation.

   Hier und jetzt

   • Stop worrying about the future and focus on the here and now.
   • We need to deal with the problem in the here and now.
   • He lives completely in the here and now, without regrets.

2. Immediate actionB2informal

   Used to emphasize that something must be done immediately.

   Hier und jetzt

   • We need to make a decision here and now.
   • I want an answer here and now, not tomorrow.
   • The issue must be resolved here and now.