currently
/ˈkʌrəntli/adverb
उच्चारण करन्ट्ली
वर्तमान में, इस समय, फ़िलहाल
Core word
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at the present time
वर्तमान में, इस समय, फ़िलहाल
- The minister is currently on a visit to Japan.
- Radhika is currently preparing for the CGL exam.
- Prices are currently falling in most cities.
+ 2 more examples
- Which books are you currently reading?
- The shop is currently closed for repairs.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
be currently + -ing (present continuous)
Currently suits the present continuous and means at this time; it is placed between the auxiliary and the main verb.
'Currently' present continuous के साथ अच्छा लगता है और इसका अर्थ इस समय है; यह auxiliary और main verb के बीच आता है।
- She is currently studying for the SSC exam.
- The bridge is currently being repaired.
currently + present simple (state)
With a state verb, currently describes what is true now, possibly temporary.
State verb के साथ 'currently' बताता है कि अभी क्या सच है, जो अस्थायी भी हो सकता है।
- He currently works in Pune.
- The shop currently offers a discount.
currently at the start or end
It can also come at the start or end of a sentence to mark the present against the past.
यह वाक्य के आरंभ या अंत में आकर वर्तमान को अतीत से अलग दर्शा सकता है।
- Currently, there are three vacancies.
- The ticket is available currently.
currently vs presently
In Indian and British English, presently can mean soon, so currently is safer for now.
भारतीय और ब्रिटिश अंग्रेज़ी में 'presently' का अर्थ शीघ्र भी हो सकता है, इसलिए 'अभी' के लिए 'currently' अधिक सुरक्षित है।
- He is currently abroad.
- The doctor will see you presently.
+Collocations 4
currently + verb
workingstudyinglivingavailableunavailable
- Radhika is currently living in Lucknow.
currently + adjective
unavailableclosedvacantpopularunknown
- The post is currently vacant.
currently + being / under
being repairedbeing builtunder reviewunder discussion
- The new rules are currently under review.
currently + number
currently stands atcurrently number onecurrently 40 degrees
- The temperature is currently 42 degrees.
“More examples 5
- The minister is currently visiting the flood-hit villages.
मंत्री इस समय बाढ़ग्रस्त गाँवों का दौरा कर रहे हैं।
- Which companies are currently hiring graduates?
कौन-सी कंपनियाँ इस समय स्नातकों की भर्ती कर रही हैं?
- The record is currently held by a girl from Assam.
यह रिकॉर्ड इस समय असम की एक लड़की के नाम है।
- The website is currently down for maintenance.
वेबसाइट इस समय रखरखाव के लिए बंद है।
- He was a clerk earlier, but he is currently an officer.
वह पहले क्लर्क था, पर इस समय अधिकारी है।
!Common mistakes 2
✗ She currently is studying in Delhi.
✓ She is currently studying in Delhi.
Currently normally goes after the auxiliary verb, not before it.
'Currently' सामान्यतः auxiliary verb के बाद आता है, उससे पहले नहीं।
✗ He is current working in Mumbai.
✓ He is currently working in Mumbai.
An adverb, not the adjective current, is needed before the verb.
क्रिया से पहले adverb चाहिए, adjective 'current' नहीं।
?Which word?
Do not confuse currently (at the present time) and presently, which in British English often means 'soon', as in 'She will be here presently'.
Currently (इस समय) और presently में भ्रम न करें, क्योंकि British English में presently का अर्थ अक्सर 'जल्द ही' होता है, जैसे 'She will be here presently'।