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
Composed of 'derzeit' (at the present time) and the adjectival suffix '-ig'. 'Derzeit' originates from 'der Zeit', meaning 'of the time'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'der Zeit' -> 'of the time'. The '-ig' makes it an adjective, so 'of-the-time-ly' or 'current'.