Momenteel
Example: Ik ben momenteel bezig met mijn huiswerk.
Definition
"Momenteel" is an adverb meaning 'at the present moment' or 'currently.' It indicates that an action or situation is happening right now, as in the example sentence, 'Ik ben momenteel bezig met mijn huiswerk,' which means 'I am currently busy with my homework.'
Etymology
The Dutch word "momenteel" comes from the French word 'momentané,' which means 'momentary' or 'temporary.' It derives from the Latin 'momentaneus,' related to 'momentum,' meaning a brief period of time. Did you know? Although it suggests something brief, "momenteel" is commonly used to indicate the present time rather than a short duration.
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"Momenteel" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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