aktuell
Translation
current, topical, up-to-date, relevant
Examples
Er kommt aus aktuellem Anlass.
He is coming for a current reason.
Wir arbeiten mit aktuellem Material.
We are working with current material.
Grammar Patterns
to be current aktuell sein The news is no longer current.
to keep ((sth.)) up-to-date et4 aktuell halten You must keep the data up-to-date.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gegenwärtig (present), modern (modern); Antonyms: veraltet (outdated), gestrig (from yesterday)
Etymology
From Latin 'actualis' (active, practical), related to the English word 'actual'.
Memory Tips
It sounds like 'actual'. Think of 'actual news' – the news that is happening right now.