bây giờ
[ʔɓəj˧˧ zəː˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Bây giờ mình đi được rồi.We can go now.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adverb) Indicates an imminent possibility
Register: informal
Examples
Mang dép vô, đạp miểng chai bây giờ.Get your sandals, or else you might just step on glass shards.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “bây giờ” mean?
(adverb) now
Is “bây giờ” formal or informal?
bây giờ is generally informal.