gegenwärtig
present
The word gegenwärtig is an adjective in German, which can be translated as 'present' in English. It is used to describe something that is currently happening or exists in the present moment. For example, 'Ich bin gegenwärtig in Berlin' means 'I am currently in Berlin'. It can also be used in a more abstract sense, as in 'Die gegenwärtige Situation ist schwierig' which translates to 'The current situation is difficult'.
Example sentences using: gegenwärtig
Das Wetter ist gegenwärtig sehr schön.
The weather is very nice at present.
In this sentence, 'gegenwärtig' is used as an adverb to describe the present condition of the weather. German adjective/adverb placement rules apply here.
Er ist gegenwärtig nicht zu Hause.
He is not at home at present.
Here, 'gegenwärtig' is used to describe the current status or location of a person. It comes directly before the negation 'nicht', following standard German word order rules for adverbs and negations.
Ihr Vorschlag ist gegenwärtig in Überlegung.
Your proposal is currently under consideration.
In this example, 'gegenwärtig' is used as an attributive adjective in a 'copula + adjective + prepositional phrase' construction, a common way of expressing ongoing situations in German.