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современный

Translation of современный

contemporary

Russian word in Latin letters: sovremennyy

Meaning of современный

Russian

существующий сейчас, в наши дни, например искусство наших дней

English

happening or existing now

contemporary

Pronunciation

Russian · Male
[səvrʲɪˈmɛnːɨj]
Russian · Female

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  1. The gallery shows contemporary work by local artists.

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    В галерее представлены современные работы местных художников.

  2. She likes contemporary music.

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    Ей нравится современная музыка.

современный synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between современный, нынешний, сегодняшний, and современник

Н
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нынешний

Current, of the present moment.

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С
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сегодняшний

Of today; more concrete and conversational.

С
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современник

Another meaning of "contemporary": a person living at the same time.

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What does современный mean?

happening or existing now

How do you pronounce современный?

современный is pronounced [səvrʲɪˈmɛnːɨj], in Latin letters “sovremennyy”.

How is современный used in a sentence?

The gallery shows contemporary work by local artists. Translation: В галерее представлены современные работы местных художников.

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