heutzutage
nowadays
Dieses Wort beschreibt die aktuelle Zeit oder das, was im Moment üblich oder typisch ist.
The German word "heutzutage" is an adverb meaning "nowadays" or "these days". It consists of:
- heute — "today"
- -tage — plural form of "Tag" ("day"), here indicating a period or time frame
Similar words:
- gegenwärtig (currently, presently)
- jetzt (now)
- zurzeit (at the moment, currently)
Differences:
- heutzutage emphasizes a broader, general current era or period.
- jetzt and zurzeit focus on the immediate present moment.
- gegenwärtig can be more formal and often used in contexts emphasizing the current state or regime rather than just time.
In short, heutzutage refers to general present times, unlike jetzt which often refers to the very moment.
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Examples
Heutzutage nutzen viele Menschen das Internet täglich.adverb
Nowadays, many people use the internet daily.
Heutzutage ist das Internet ein wichtiger Bestandteil des Alltags.adverb
Nowadays the internet is an important part of everyday life.
Heutzutage ist das Internet allgegenwärtig.adverb
Nowadays the internet is omnipresent.
Heutzutage verwenden viele Menschen Smartphones.adverb
Nowadays, many people use smartphones.
Heutzutage arbeitet man oft von zu Hause aus.adverb
Nowadays, people often work from home.
Reisen viele Menschen heutzutage nachhaltiger?adverb
Do many people travel more sustainably nowadays?
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