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jetzig
current
Describes something that is current, valid, or present in the present.
example
Meine jetzige Wohnung ist viel größer als meine alte.
My current apartment is much bigger than my old one.
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Meanings
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Word family
The adjective 'jetzig' (current) is derived directly from the adverb 'jetzt' (now). So it always means 'belonging to now' or 'current'.
EXAMPLE
Der jetzige Zustand ist nicht akzeptabel.
The current state is not acceptable.
Sentence structure
'Jetzig' (current) is used almost exclusively as an attributive adjective, meaning it stands directly before a noun. Predicative use, e.g. 'Die Situation ist jetzig.' (The situation is current.), is unusual and sounds unnatural.
EXAMPLE
Unter den jetzigen Umständen können wir nicht weiterarbeiten.
Under the current circumstances, we cannot continue working.
Typical collocations
Common combinations are 'die jetzige Situation' (the current situation), 'der jetzige Zeitpunkt' (the current point in time), 'mein jetziger Job' (my current job), or 'der jetzige Wohnort' (the current place of residence). It always describes the current state of something.
EXAMPLE
Mein jetziger Chef ist viel verständnisvoller als mein früherer.
My current boss is much more understanding than my previous one.
Compare with
jetzig vs aktuell
current
'aktuell' and 'jetzig' both refer to the present. 'aktuell' is often used when something is important, valid, or of interest at the moment, for example news, prices, or a topic. 'jetzig' is more likely to describe a present state in contrast to the past or the future, for example 'die jetzige Wohnung' (the current apartment) or 'der jetzige Chef' (the current boss). 'jetzig' often sounds more like 'the one you have now'. 'aktuell' fits better when it is about new or currently relevant information.
jetzig
Mit seiner jetzigen Wohnung ist er sehr zufrieden.
He is very satisfied with his current apartment.
aktuell
Die Kundin fragt nach dem aktuellen Preis für die Waschmaschine.
The customer asks about the current price of the washing machine.
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