German word

zurzeit

Pronunciation

IPA/t͡sʊʁˈt͡saɪ̯t/

Meaning

  • adverbcurrently

Example

Ich arbeite zurzeit in Berlin.

I am currently working in Berlin.

Illustration for zurzeit (currently)

More examples

Zurzeit sind viele Geschäfte geschlossen.

Currently, many shops are closed.

Core concept

A calendar page marked for the current stretch, with the end still open.

Common phrases

  • zurzeit im Urlaub

    currently on vacation

  • zurzeit keine Termine

    currently no appointments

Similar words

jetzt: At this exact time or at the present moment.
im Moment: For now, referring to a temporary situation that is currently the case.
momentan: Currently, referring to a present state that has lasted for some time.

Definition in German

Bedeutet jetzt oder derzeit und bezeichnet eine gegenwärtige, meist vorübergehende Situation.

Word origin

Zurzeit developed from the phrase zu der Zeit, meaning 'at that time', and came to refer to the present period.

Usage tips

  • Zurzeit is normally written as one lowercase word because it functions as an adverb, not as the noun Zeit.

Other meanings

  • for the time beingadverb

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