momentan
Translation
current, present, momentary
Examples
Die momentane Situation ist schwierig.
The current situation is difficult.
Das ist nur eine momentane Laune von ihm.
That is just a momentary mood of his.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) ((noun)) current ... The momentane Lage is stable.
((adverb)) currently, at the moment Momentan habe ich keine Zeit.
Similar Words
Synonyms: current, present; Antonyms: future, past
Etymology
From Latin 'momentum' (movement, moment). Related to the word 'Moment'.
Memory Tips
Think of the English word 'momentary'. It describes something happening right now, in this 'moment'.