heutzutage
Translation
nowadays, these days, currently
Examples
Heutzutage hat fast jeder ein Smartphone.
Nowadays, almost everyone has a smartphone.
Früher war das anders als heutzutage.
In the past, it was different than it is nowadays.
Grammar Patterns
((Nowadays)), S + V... Nowadays... Heutzutage hat fast jeder ein Smartphone.
Similar Words
Synonyms: heute, in der heutigen Zeit; Antonyms: früher (formerly), damals (back then)
Etymology
A compound of 'heute' (today), 'zu' (to), and 'Tage' (days), literally meaning 'in today's days'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'heute-zu-tage'. It emphasizes the current period, much like 'these days' in English.