# momentan

momentan is a German adjective meaning “current”.

## In other languages

- Русский: сейчас, в данный момент, временно

## Adjective

1. current
2. _Präsens_ present
3. current; at the moment; currently; instantaneous; momentarily; momentaneous; just now; at this point; at the present time; for the time being
   - Momentan habe ich sehr wenig Zeit.

## Adverb

1. at the moment
   - Ich habe momentan keine Zeit. — I have no time at the moment.
2. currently
   - Momentan ist das Büro geschlossen. — The office is currently closed.
3. for the time being
4. just now
5. presently

## Examples

- Ich lese momentan ein ganz dickes Buch. — I'm currently reading a quite thick book.
- Ich kann momentan niemanden anrufen. — I can't ring anyone at the moment.
- Momentan haben wir es nicht auf Lager. — We're out of stock now.
- Ich habe momentan nichts zu sagen. — I have nothing to say right now.
- Tom ist momentan nicht im Gefängnis. — Tom isn't currently in prison.

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