karon

present; current time; nownoun / adverb

Alternative meanings

The current moment, the present, or what is happening now. It can also be used as an adverb meaning now.

Pronunciation

KAH-rohn

Root and affixes

Simple form used as a time reference. It can function as an adverb or as the idea of the present depending on the sentence.

Variants or conjugations

karon; sa karon

Related words and expressions

balita = news; panahon = time / era; bag-o = new / recent

Meaning and usage notes

“Karon” means now or present. For “current affairs” or current news, a phrase like “mga balita karon” can be used.