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contemporary
In keeping with the current time; modern and suitable for the present. (Swiss spelling of zeitgemäß)
Das Design der Möbel ist schlicht und absolut zeitgemäss.
The design of the furniture is simple and absolutely contemporary.
The word is made up of 'Zeit' (time) and 'gemäss' (according to). 'Gemäss' means 'corresponding to' or 'suited to'. So 'zeitgemäss' literally means 'corresponding to the time'.
Diese Lehrmethoden sind nicht mehr zeitgemäss.
These teaching methods are no longer contemporary.
The spelling 'zeitgemäss' with 'ss' is common in Switzerland. In Germany and Austria, the word is written 'zeitgemäß' with 'ß'.
Das Unternehmen präsentiert sich mit einem zeitgemässen Logo.
The company presents itself with a contemporary logo.
The adjective often describes concepts, objects, or methods. Common combinations are 'eine zeitgemässe Lösung' (a contemporary solution), 'ein zeitgemässes Design' (a contemporary design), or 'zeitgemässe Arbeitsbedingungen' (contemporary working conditions).
Wir suchen eine zeitgemässe Lösung für unser Energieproblem.
We are looking for a contemporary solution to our energy problem.
current
Aktuell and zeitgemäss both refer to the present. Aktuell mainly says that something is current or relevant; zeitgemäss emphasizes that it is modern and designed to suit the present day. Use aktuell for information and zeitgemäss especially for designs or solutions.
Die Website hat eine zeitgemässe Gestaltung für das neue Angebot.
The website has a contemporary design for the new offering.
Die Website bietet aktuelle Informationen zum neuen Angebot.
The website provides current information about the new offering.
