How to Say "Presently" in German

zurzeit

/tsʊrˈtsaɪt/

The German word for presently is zurzeit.

zurzeit is used to mean at present, now or currently.

Meaning: at present, now, currently (adv)

Which one should you use?

While zurzeit refers to a general current period, momentan often implies a more temporary or fleeting state.

zurzeit is an adverb and does not change its form based on case, gender or number.

/tsʊrˈtsaɪt/

In many German dialects, you might hear people use gerade to mean 'presently', which literally translates to 'straight' or 'directly'.
German uses the word Zeit in the expression Zeitgeist, which has been adopted into English to describe the defining spirit of a particular period in history.
The word zurzeit is a 'univerbation', meaning two separate words zu and Zeit merged over time to become a single adverb.

Derzeit arbeite ich an einem neuen Projekt
Presently, I am working on a new project.
Gegenwärtig findet eine wichtige Konferenz statt
An important conference is currently taking place.
Zurzeit bin ich sehr beschäftigt
I am currently very busy.
Im Moment habe ich viel zu tun
Right now, I have a lot to do.
Jetzt gerade bereite ich das Abendessen vor
I am presently preparing dinner.
Gerade jetzt habe ich keine Zeit
Right now, I don't have time.
Ich bin gerade beschäftigt.
I am currently busy.
Ich habe im Moment wirklich viel zu tun.
I really have a lot to do at the moment.
Momentan arbeite ich an einem spannenden Projekt.
Currently, I am working on an exciting project.
Ich bin zurzeit im Urlaub.
I am currently on vacation.
Zurzeit habe ich leider keine Zeit.
At present, I unfortunately have no time.
Das Produkt ist zurzeit nicht verfügbar.
The product is currently unavailable.

Julian and Hannah are talking about their work schedules.

Julian

Hast du zurzeit viel zu tun?
Are you very busy at the moment?
Hannah

Ja, ich habe zurzeit viele Projekte.
Yes, I currently have many projects.
Julian

Soll ich dir bei etwas helfen?
Should I help you with something?
Hannah

Das ist sehr nett von dir, Julian.
That is very kind of you, Julian.

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