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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.
yesterday
'von gestern sein' (to be outdated) and 'zeitgemäss' are opposites. If something is 'von gestern', it seems old-fashioned or no longer suitable for today's world. 'zeitgemäss', by contrast, means that something fits the present and is modern enough. 'Von gestern' is used more in conversation and is often critical. 'Zeitgemäss' sounds more objective and fits well with rules, technology, teaching, or ways of working.
Im Zug nutzt mein Bruder eine zeitgemässe Lern-App für seine Prüfung.
On the train, my brother uses a contemporary learning app for his exam.
Herr Müller meint, dass solche strengen Regeln heute von gestern sind.
Mr. Müller thinks that such strict rules are outdated today.