aktuell
current
The German word 'aktuell' is used in a similar way as 'current' in English. It can refer to something that is happening now or recently, such as 'aktuelle Nachrichten' (current news) or 'aktuelles Wetter' (current weather). It can also refer to the most recent version or edition of something, such as 'aktuelle Ausgabe' (current issue).
Example sentences using: aktuell
Die aktuelle Situation ist schwierig.
The current situation is difficult.
This phrase is used to describe a challenging or complex scenario in the present moment. It could refer to personal circumstances, societal issues, or anything else that's currently happening and is hard to handle.
Was ist die aktuelle Temperatur?
What is the current temperature?
This phrase is most often used to ask about the present weather conditions. It could be asked in various contexts, such as wanting to adjust the room temperature, planning outdoor activities, or simply being curious about the day's weather.
Ihr aktuelles Konto ist überzogen.
Your current account is overdrawn.
This phrase is usually spoken by bank or finance personnel to inform a client that they have exceeded their account limit. The term 'current account' refers to a type of bank account where customers can make frequent transactions, and 'overdrawn' means that more money has been taken out than the account holds.