aktuell
Translation
current, topical, up-to-date, relevant
Examples
Ich lese den aktuellen Bericht.
I am reading the current report.
Die aktuellen Zahlen sind hoch.
The current numbers are high.
Grammar Patterns
to be current aktuell sein The news is no longer current.
to keep ((sth.)) up-to-date et4 aktuell halten You must keep the data up-to-date.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gegenwärtig (present-day), modern (modern); Antonyms: veraltet (obsolete), gestrig (of yesterday)
Etymology
From the Latin word 'actualis', meaning active or practical. It shares a root with the English 'actual'.
Memory Tips
It's very similar to 'actual'. Remember it by thinking 'what is actually happening now is aktuell'.