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современный

Translation of современный

modern

Russian word in Latin letters: sovremennyy

Meaning of современный

Russian

новый по стилю, не старомодный: новая мода, свежий дизайн

English

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

modern

Pronunciation

Russian · Male
[səvrʲɪˈmʲenːɨj]
Russian · Female

Traps and common mistakes

Современный or модерн?

модерн

модерн ≠ modern: Art Nouveau, the style around 1900

Don't say стиль модерн for a new look. Up-to-date design — современный стиль; модерн is the old Art Nouveau style.

Мне нравятся современные интерьеры.

I like modern interiors.

Этот дом построен в стиле модерн.

This house is built in Art Nouveau style, not modern.

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  1. The hotel has a modern design.

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    У отеля современный дизайн.

  2. She likes modern furniture.

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    Ей нравится современная мебель.

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🇷🇺Russian

About fashion and trends; popular right now.

A2less common

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What does современный mean?

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

How do you pronounce современный?

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

How is современный used in a sentence?

The hotel has a modern design. Translation: У отеля современный дизайн.

Is современный part of Fashion and Trends vocabulary?

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

Is современный part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, современный (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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