Aktuell
Example: Die aktuellsten Nachrichten sind auf der Webseite verfügbar.
Definition
"Aktuell" describes something that is current, up-to-date, or relevant at the present time. It is often used to refer to news, information, or events that are timely and reflect the latest situation, as in "Die aktuellsten Nachrichten sind auf der Webseite verfügbar."
Etymology
The word "aktuell" comes from the Latin word 'actualis,' meaning 'pertaining to action' or 'active.' It entered German through French, where 'actuel' means current or present. Did you know? The sense of 'aktuell' shifted over time to focus specifically on what is up-to-date or recent.
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"Aktuell" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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