zur Zeit
Translation
at the moment, currently, presently
Examples
Er ist zur Zeit nicht da.
He is not here at the moment.
Zur Zeit haben wir viele Aufträge.
Currently, we have many orders.
Grammar Patterns
((Adverb)) at the moment, currently At the moment, I am learning German.
Similar Words
Synonyms: currently, presently, at the moment; Antonyms: formerly, later
Etymology
From 'zu' (at) + 'der Zeit' (the time). Literally 'at the time'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as pointing to a specific point 'at the time' on a timeline, which is the present. Note the difference to 'zurzeit' (one word), which is more common.