at present
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- 1 at present、at this time、now
ขณะนี้ means “at this time” or “at present.” It sounds a little formal and is commonly used in announcements, reports, news, and written notices rather than casual conversation.
at present、at this time、now
Refers to the present moment or the current point in time, especially in a formal, objective, or informational context.
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ขณะนี้ฝนกำลังตก khanà níi fǒn kamlaŋ tòk It is raining at the moment. ขณะนี้ฝนกำลังตก details
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ขณะนี้ระบบกำลังปรับปรุง khanà níi rábòp kamlaŋ pràp pruŋ The system is currently being updated. ขณะนี้ระบบกำลังปรับปรุง details
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ขณะนี้ยังไม่มีข้อมูลเพิ่มเติม khanà níi yaŋ mây mii khɔ̂ɔmuun phə̂əmtəəm At this time, there is no further information. ขณะนี้ยังไม่มีข้อมูลเพิ่มเติม details
Learning notes
Explanation
ขณะนี้ is made from ขณะ, meaning “time” or “moment,” plus นี้, meaning “this,” so its core image is “at this moment.” It works as an adverb and often appears at the beginning of a sentence before a current situation or event. It is understandable in conversation, but it can sound formal in casual settings.
Usage
It is common in news, official statements, company or school notices, public announcements, website maintenance messages, and progress reports in meetings or investigations.
Caution
Use ขณะนั้น for “at that time” in the past, and ขณะที่ for “while” or “during the time that.” ขณะนี้ should not be used for those meanings.
Differences from similar words
1 at present synonyms
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ตอนนี้ is the normal everyday word for “now.” ขณะนี้ is more formal and objective, and fits announcements, reports, news, and written notices.
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บัดนี้ also means “now,” but it is more ceremonious or literary. ขณะนี้ is formal too, but it is more practical in news, announcements, and notices.
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ปัจจุบันนี้ can refer broadly to the present day or current era. ขณะนี้ points more specifically to this particular moment or point in time.