derzeitig
Translation
current, present
Examples
Die derzeitige Situation ist kompliziert.
The current situation is complicated.
Mein derzeitiger Chef ist sehr nett.
My current boss is very nice.
Grammar Patterns
[Adjective] + [Noun] current ... Die derzeitige Situation ist kompliziert.
Similar Words
Synonyms: aktuell, gegenwärtig, momentan; Antonyms: ehemalig (former), früher (earlier)
Etymology
Formed from 'derzeit' (currently) + the adjective suffix '-ig'. 'Derzeit' itself comes from 'der Zeit' (of the time).
Memory Tips
Think of 'der Zeit' as 'of the time'. So, 'derzeitig' means 'of the current time'.