지금 당장
right now, immediately
Meaning
지금 당장: “right now,” “immediately.” 지금 locates the action in the present; 당장 adds that there should be no delay.
Why this form?
지금 — “now”: marks the present time but can simply locate an action without urgency.
당장 — “immediately / right away”: expresses no delay and often urgency; it can be used without 지금.
바로 지금 — “right now / precisely now”: mainly emphasizes the exact time; 지금 당장 more naturally strengthens the demand to act without waiting.
Natural usage
지금 + 당장 is not pointless repetition: the two reinforce each other by combining “now” with “without delay.”
Forms not to confuse
지금
지금 집에 있어요. — I’m at home now.
당장
당장 멈추세요. — Stop immediately.
바로 지금
바로 지금 시작할 수 있어요. — We can start right now.
Examples
지금 당장 여기서 나가야 해요. — We need to get out of here right now.
지금 당장 의사를 불러 주세요. — Call a doctor immediately.