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aktuell

current

Meaning of aktuell

Deutsch

jetzt geschehend oder vorhanden

English

happening or existing now

current

Pronunciation

German
/akˈtu̯ɛl/

aktuell with English translation

aktuell usage examples

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Die aktuelle Lage ist ruhig.

The current situation is calm.

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Was ist dein aktueller Plan für heute?

What's your current plan for today?

aktuell synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between aktuell, gegenwärtig, derzeit, momentan, laufend, zeitgenössisch, and modern

G
🇩🇪German
gegenwärtig

More formal and slightly literary: “at present, in the present moment.”

A2often
derzeit
🇩🇪German

Very close to “aktuell”: means “currently, at the moment, at present.”

A2very often
M
🇩🇪German
momentan

Common and conversational: “right now, at the moment.”

A2very often
L
🇩🇪German
laufend

Often means “ongoing, in progress”; used for processes, tasks, or events that are not finished yet.

A2often

Advanced: broader words

Z
🇩🇪German
zeitgenössisch

Usually used for art, literature, or people: “contemporary, belonging to the same period.”

A2rare word
M
🇩🇪German
modern

Means “modern” in the sense of new, up-to-date style or technology, not just “current.”

A2often

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Questions about this word

What does aktuell mean?

happening or existing now

How do you pronounce aktuell?

aktuell is pronounced [akˈtu̯ɛl].

How is aktuell used in a sentence?

The current situation is calm. Translation: Die aktuelle Lage ist ruhig.

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