laufend
Translation
current, ongoing, running, continuous
Examples
Bitte zahlen Sie die laufenden Kosten.
Please pay the running costs.
Wir halten Sie auf dem Laufenden.
We will keep you up to date.
Das Wasser muss laufend fließen.
The water must flow continuously.
Grammar Patterns
laufend + noun current (noun) The current projects are important.
to keep ((sb.)) up to date to keep (sb.) informed I'll keep you up to date.
laufend (adverb) continuously The prices are rising continuously.
Similar Words
Synonyms: aktuell, gegenwärtig, andauernd; Antonyms: abgeschlossen, beendet
Etymology
Present participle of the verb 'laufen' (to run). The '-d' ending is similar to '-ing' in English, indicating an ongoing action.
Memory Tips
Think of something 'running', like a 'running' project or 'running' costs. It's happening now.