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zurzeit

currently

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zurzeit

currently

Expresses that something is happening or valid at present, at the moment, or during the current period of time. It is always written as one word.

example

Zurzeit sind leider keine Termine mehr frei.

Unfortunately, there are currently no appointments available.

Visual example for zurzeit: zurzeit

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zurzeit vs jetzt

now

'jetzt' and 'zurzeit' both refer to the present. 'jetzt' fits especially well when you mean the current moment or when something is happening immediately. 'zurzeit' is more about a current phase that lasts for a while but is not necessarily permanent. Learners confuse the words because both can mean 'at the moment'. As a guide: 'jetzt' is often a point in time, while 'zurzeit' is more of a period of time.

Visual example for jetzt
zurzeit

Der Lehrer ist zurzeit krank und kommt nächste Woche zurück.

The teacher is currently sick and will be back next week.

jetzt

Komm bitte jetzt in die Küche, das Essen ist fertig.

Please come into the kitchen now; the food is ready.

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