derzeitig
current
Referring to the present; happening, existing, or valid at the moment.
EXAMPLE
Die derzeitige wirtschaftliche Lage macht vielen Unternehmen Sorgen.
The current economic situation is worrying many companies.
derzeitig
current
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Word structure
The adjective 'derzeitig' (current) is derived from the adverb 'derzeit' (at the moment, currently). The ending '-ig' turns the time adverb into an adjective that describes something. This pattern can also be found with other adverbs such as 'heute' (today) → 'heutig' (today's, current).
EXAMPLE
Der derzeitige Stand der Technik erlaubt noch keine schnellere Lösung.
The current state of technology does not yet allow for a faster solution.
Sentence structure
'Derzeitig' (current) is almost always used as an attributive adjective directly before a noun. Predicative use, meaning after a verb like 'sein' (to be), is very unusual and sounds unnatural.
EXAMPLE
Die derzeitige Situation erfordert schnelles Handeln.
The current situation requires quick action.
Typical collocations
This adjective is often combined with nouns that describe a state or circumstance. Typical examples are 'die derzeitige Lage' (the current situation), 'die derzeitige Situation' (the current situation), or 'der derzeitige Stand' (the current state/status).
EXAMPLE
Mein derzeitiger Wohnort ist Berlin.
My current place of residence is Berlin.
Compare with
derzeitig vs aktuell
current
„Aktuell“ and „derzeitig“ can both describe a state in the present. „Derzeitig“ places greater emphasis on the fact that this state applies only for the current period, while „aktuell“ can also highlight its relevance or validity. „Derzeitig“ often fits a temporary state, while „aktuell“ is more suitable for relevant information.
derzeitig
Unsere derzeitige Lösung gilt nur, bis die Reparatur beendet ist.
Our current solution is valid only until the repair is finished.
aktuell
Der aktuelle Stand der Verhandlungen ist für alle Beteiligten wichtig.
The current state of the negotiations is important to everyone involved.
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