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zeitnah — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • contemporary adj Belonging to or happening in the present time; modern.
  • current adjective Happening or existing right now.
  • timely adj Happening at just the right moment.

Senses

zeitnah is used for these senses in English:

  • contemporary Modern, of the present age (shorthand for ‘contemporary with the present’).
  • current Generally accepted, used, practiced, or prevalent at the moment; having currency.
  • timely Done at the proper time or within the proper time limits; prompt.

contemporary — full definition

  1. adj Belonging to or happening in the present time; modern.
  2. adj Existing or occurring during the same period as something else.
  3. noun A person who lived or worked during the same time period as someone else.

current — full definition

  1. adjective Happening or existing right now.
  2. noun A continuous flow of water, air, or electricity in a particular direction.

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