中なんです

currently ...

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currently ... 中 indicates that something is ongoing or in progress, while なんです adds an explanatory tone. It is often used to explain one's current situation politely.

JA: 今、仕事中なんです。

EN: I'm currently at work.

電話中なんですよ。

I'm on the phone.

減量中なんです。

I'm trying to lose weight.

兄は失業中なんです。

My older brother is unemployed.

禁煙中なんです。

I'm trying to quit smoking.