Vokabahn

momentan

Vokabahn
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Adjective / Adverb

momentan

Pronunciation: [momɛnˈtaːn]

current

A2 rank #1,507

Meanings

Adjective
  1. current
  2. present
Adverb
  1. at the moment
  2. currently
  3. for the time being
  4. just now

Example sentence

Die momentane Lage auf dem Wohnungsmarkt ist schwierig.

The current situation on the housing market is difficult.

Usage

  • die momentane Situation — The adjective means current, not necessarily brief.
  • momentan / im Moment — Both can describe what is happening at present.
Extra sentence

Die momentanen Öffnungszeiten stehen an der Eingangstür.

The current opening hours are displayed on the entrance door.