No. 4,359 in German
gegenwärtig
"Present" or "current."
In a sentence
Das gegenwärtige Problem erfordert sofortige Aufmerksamkeit.
The current issue requires immediate attention.
Here, 'gegenwärtig' translates to 'current' or 'present', describing something existing at the present time, often used in formal or academic contexts.
Er ist gegenwärtig nicht im Büro.
He is currently not in the office.
In this sentence, 'gegenwärtig' functions as an adverb meaning 'currently', indicating the time frame of the subject's action or state.
Die Malerei reflektiert eine gegenwärtige Stimmung ihrer Epoche.
The painting reflects a contemporary mood of its era.
The term 'gegenwärtige' in this context refers to the concept 'contemporary', relating to a certain period's present state or prevailing characteristics.
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