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modern, aktuell (current); Antonyms: altmodisch (old-fashioned), unzeitgemäß (outdated)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 for the times'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as being 'in measure' ('gemäß') with the 'time' ('Zeit').