современный
contemporary
happening or existing now
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современный with German translation
современный usage examples
Zeitgenössische Kunst ist oft überraschend.
Современное искусство часто бывает неожиданным.
Das Gebäude zeigt zeitgenössisches Design.
Здание демонстрирует современный дизайн.
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современный synonyms
What's the difference between современный / нынешний / сегодняшний / актуальный
The most general and natural option: relating to the present time, not old-fashioned.
Emphasizes that something belongs to the present moment or current situation.
Refers specifically to today or the immediate present; more conversational and concrete.
Means “relevant now, timely, topical”; not just modern in time, but especially important at the present moment.
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How to pronounce современный and what this word means
современный means contemporary. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce современный
[səvrʲɪˈmɛnːɨj]
современный translation
contemporary
современный examples
Zeitgenössische Kunst ist oft überraschend.
современный transcription
[səvrʲɪˈmɛnːɨj]
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современный meaning: what does it mean?
происходящий или существующий в настоящее время
современный pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
современный is pronounced as [səvrʲɪˈmɛnːɨj]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
современный definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Zeitgenössische Kunst ist oft überraschend. Translation: Современное искусство часто бывает неожиданным.
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