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modern

modern

Meaning of modern

English

new and up to date in style, not old-fashioned

Deutsch

dem heutigen Stand der Technik, des Geschmacks oder der Mode entsprechend

modern

Pronunciation

British English
/ˈmɒdən/
American English
/ˈmɑdɚn/

modern with German translation

modern usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

The house has a modern bathroom.

Das Haus hat ein modernes Bad.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

We use modern technology in class.

Wir nutzen moderne Technik im Unterricht.

modern synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between modern, contemporary, up-to-date, fashionable, new, cutting-edge, and state-of-the-art

🇬🇧English

Slightly more formal; often art and design

B2often

ENShe prefers contemporary art to classical.

U
🇬🇧English
up-to-date

In line with the latest developments

B1often

ENKeep your curriculum vitae up-to-date.

🇬🇧English

Popular in fashion right now

B1often

ENThose shoes are very fashionable this season.

Advanced: broader words

🇬🇧English

Simply recently made

A1very often

ENI bought a new phone.

C
🇬🇧English
cutting-edge

Most advanced, about technology

B2often

ENThe lab uses cutting-edge equipment.

S
🇬🇧English
state-of-the-art

Technically the most advanced

B2often

ENThe hospital has state-of-the-art imaging equipment.

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modern belongs to the topic "Fashion and Trends →". Start with a short set of 2 words so the word is easier to remember in context.

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Questions about this word

What does modern mean?

new and up to date in style, not old-fashioned

How do you pronounce modern?

modern is pronounced /ˈmɒdən/.

How is modern used in a sentence?

Das Haus hat ein modernes Bad. Translation: The house has a modern bathroom.

Is modern part of Fashion and Trends vocabulary?

Yes, modern can be learned in the Fashion and Trends topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is modern part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, modern can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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