German Conversation · Level 62
74 words
German word
gegenwärtig
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈgeːgn̩ˌvɛɐ̯tɪç/
Meaning
- adjectivecurrent
Example
Die gegenwärtige Lage ist ernst.
The current situation is serious.
More examples
Er hat gegenwärtig keine Zeit für das Treffen.
He currently has no time for the meeting.
Core concept
A matter placed on the present side of a timeline, such as a situation under consideration now.
Common phrases
gegenwärtig keine Zeit haben
currently have no time
gegenwärtig nicht geplant
currently not planned
Similar words
momentan: Describing a temporary state that exists for a short time.
jetzig: Referring to the present time or the time under discussion.
aktuell: Describing something current that is also new and significant.
Definition in German
in der Gegenwart vorhanden; nicht in der Vergangenheit oder Zukunft
Word origin
Gegenwärtig is formed from Gegenwart, meaning 'present', with the adjective suffix -ig; Gegenwart comes from Middle High German gegenwert and related forms.
Usage tips
- Gegenwärtig is common in formal reports and official explanations, while jetzt or im Moment is usually more natural in everyday speech.