das Laufende
Translation
the latest, current affairs, updates
Examples
Bitte halten Sie mich auf dem Laufenden.
Please keep me up to date.
Ich bin über die Pläne auf dem Laufenden.
I am up to date on the plans.
Grammar Patterns
to keep sb. up to date Please keep me up to date.
to be up to date I am up to date.
Similar Words
Synonyms: das Aktuelle, die Neuigkeiten
Etymology
A nominalized adjective from 'laufend', the present participle of 'laufen' (to run). It literally means 'the running (thing)'.
Memory Tips
Think of news and information 'running' towards you. It's almost always used in the fixed phrase 'auf dem Laufenden sein/halten'.