zeitgemäß
Translation
contemporary, modern, up-to-date, timely
Examples
Das Design ist sehr zeitgemäß.
The design is very contemporary.
Wir brauchen eine zeitgemäße Lösung für das Problem.
We need a modern solution to the problem.
Grammar Patterns
to be contemporary The design is very contemporary.
a contemporary solution We need a contemporary solution.
Similar Words
modern, aktuell (current); Antonyms: altmodisch (old-fashioned), unzeitgemäß (outdated)
Etymology
From 'Zeit' (time, age) and 'gemäß' (according to, appropriate). Literally 'appropriate to the time'.
Memory Tips
Something that is 'gemäß' (in accordance with) the current 'Zeit' (time/age) is contemporary.