English–German

“at the moment” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/momɛnˈtaːn/

Example

Ich habe momentan keine Zeit.

I don't have time at the moment.

Illustration for momentan (at the moment)

How to say “at the moment” in German

“At the moment” in German is momentan.

A temporary status display marked "active for now," with the setting likely to change later.

Full entry for momentan: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with momentan

Im Büro ist momentan viel los.

There is a lot going on at the office at the moment.

Tips for using momentan

  • English "momentarily" often suggests a very brief interval, whereas German "momentan" normally refers to the current situation or period.

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