just now

• Adverbiale Wendung, die einen sehr kurz zurückliegenden Zeitpunkt bezeichnet und 'vor einem Moment' oder 'soeben' bedeutet. In einigen regionalen Dialekten, besonders im südafrikanischen und karibischen Englisch, kann sie auch 'in einer Weile' oder 'bald' heißen.

An adverbial phrase used to refer to a very recent moment in time, meaning 'a moment ago' or 'very recently'. In some regional dialects, particularly South African and Caribbean English, it can also mean 'in a little while' or 'soon'.

1. A very short time agoA2informal

   Referring to an event that happened only moments before the present moment.

   Soeben

   • I saw him just now in the hallway.
   • She finished her homework just now.
   • The phone rang just now, but I missed it.

2. At this very momentA2informal

   Used to emphasize the present time, often in contrast to a future or past time.

   Genau jetzt

   • I can't talk to you just now; I'm in a meeting.
   • He is busy just now, but he'll call you back.
   • Just now, I am focusing on my studies.