German word

aktuell

Pronunciation

IPA/aktuˈɛl/

Meaning

  • adjectivecurrent

Example

Ich kenne die aktuelle Situation nicht.

I don't know the current situation.

Illustration for aktuell (current)

More examples

Die aktuellen Nachrichten geben uns einen Überblick.

The latest news gives us an overview.

Core concept

A live status panel showing what matters at this moment, with the newest information replacing older information.

Common phrases

  • aktuelle Nachrichten

    latest news

  • aktuelle Informationen

    latest information

  • aktuelle Lage

    current situation

Similar words

momentan: Describing a temporary state that exists only for a short time.
derzeitig: Existing at the present time or under current conditions.
gegenwärtig: Present and happening in reality at this moment.
laufend: Continuing or progressing at the present time.

Definition in German

Auf die unmittelbare Gegenwart bezogen; relevant für den aktuellen Zeitpunkt oder die gegenwärtige Lage.

Word origin

German aktuell comes through French actuel from Latin actualis, derived from actus and agere, and developed the sense of relating to present reality.

Usage tips

  • German aktuell usually means current, up-to-date, or latest, not English actually, which usually means in fact or really.

Other meanings

  • up-to-dateadjective
  • recentadjective

Opposites

  • veraltetoutdatedadjective
  • altmodischold-fashionedadjective

Related words

  • aktualisierenupdateverb
  • Aktualisierungupdatenoun
  • Aktualitättopicalitynoun

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