thans

See also: Thans and þans

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch t(e)hande, t(e)hant, from te (“at”) +‎ hand (“hand”). Compare Middle Low German tohant, Middle High German zehant.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /tɑns/
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Rhymes: -ɑns

Adverb

thans

now (at the present moment)

Synonyms

(now): nu

Derived terms

althans

Descendants

Afrikaans: tans

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