aktuell
Translation
current, up-to-date, topical, relevant
Examples
Das ist ein aktueller Bericht.
This is a current report.
Das Thema ist sehr aktuell.
The topic is very topical.
Grammar Patterns
((Adjective)) + Noun (attributive) This is an current trend.
sein + ((Adjective)) (predicative) This information is no longer up-to-date.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gegenwärtig, derzeitig; Antonyms: veraltet, unmodern
Etymology
From Latin 'actualis' (active, practical), related to German 'Akt' (act).
Memory Tips
Looks like 'actual' but means 'current' or 'topical'. Think of 'actual news' as the news happening right now.