Thread: счас

Originally Posted by puigh

I sometimes hear Russians say something that sounds like "счас", can't find it in the dictionary.
From the context I assume it means something like "wait" or "just a moment"...?

Thanks

Yes, счас is mangled сейчас, which is often used in phrases with meaning 'be in a hurry':

- Иван, тебе пора выходить, а то опоздаешь на автобус!
- Сейчас, уже иду!

- Милый, ты должен купить мне новую машину! Старая мне надоела!
- Ага, сейчас, разбежался!
(ironic, he says that he will buy a car in a moment, but in fact is not going to buy it at all)