laufend
Translation
current, ongoing, running, consecutive
Examples
Wir haben laufende Kosten.
We have running costs.
Das ist die laufende Nummer fünf.
That is consecutive number five.
Bitte informieren Sie mich laufend.
Please keep me continuously informed.
Grammar Patterns
laufend + Noun current, ongoing Wir haben laufende Kosten.
laufend (adverb) continuously Bitte informieren Sie mich laufend.
Similar Words
aktuell (current), gegenwärtig (present), andauernd (continuous); Antonyms: abgeschlossen (finished), beendet (ended)
Etymology
The present participle of the verb 'laufen' (to run). It literally means 'running', which extends to 'ongoing' or 'current'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'running' TV show – it's the current, ongoing season. This helps connect the literal meaning to the figurative 'current' or 'ongoing'.