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modern
/ˈmɒdən/

modern

🇺🇸 American English
/ˈmɑdɚn/
🇬🇧 British English
/ˈmɒdən/
🇷🇺 Russian
[səvrʲˈemʲnɨj]
Meaning of modern

current style

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Pronunciation/ˈmɒdən/
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How important is this wordoften
modern

When to use modern

modern design with bright

В лобби отеля современный дизайн с ярким освещением.

modern accessories that match

Она предпочитает современные аксессуары, которые подходят к простым нарядам.

modern usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

В лобби отеля современный дизайн с ярким освещением.

The hotel lobby has a modern design with bright lighting.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Она предпочитает современные аксессуары, которые подходят к простым нарядам.

She prefers modern accessories that match simple outfits.

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modernсовременный
shirtрубашка
skirtюбка
pantsбрюки
trousersбрюки
jeansджинсы
shortsшорты

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What's the difference between modern / contemporary / up-to-date / new / fashionable / cutting-edge

🇬🇧English
modern

general term meaning belonging to or typical of the present time

A2Very Often

The hotel has a modern design.

В отеле современный дизайн.

🇬🇧English

emphasizes existing at the same time or relating to the same period; often used for art and people

B2Often

She prefers contemporary art to classical.

Она предпочитает современное искусство классическому.

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🇬🇧English
up-to-date

means current, incorporating the latest information or developments

B1Often

Keep your curriculum vitae up-to-date.

Держите своё резюме в актуальном состоянии.

🇬🇧English

focuses on recent creation or introduction; does not necessarily imply modern style

A1Very Often

I bought a new phone.

Я купил(а) новый телефон.

🇬🇧English

stresses being in style or popular at the moment; more about trends than time period

B1Often

Those shoes are very fashionable this season.

Эти туфли очень модные в этом сезоне.

C
🇬🇧English
cutting-edge

emphasizes being at the forefront of development, especially in technology or research

B2Often

The lab uses cutting-edge equipment.

В лаборатории используется передовое оборудование.

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🇬🇧English
state-of-the-art

indicates the most advanced stage of development, especially for equipment or facilities

B2Often

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

В больнице есть ультрасовременное диагностическое оборудование.

🇬🇧English

stresses originality and the introduction of new ideas, methods or products

B2Often

The company is known for its innovative solutions.

Компания известна своими инновационными решениями.

M
🇬🇧English
modernist

relating to the modernist movement or style in art, literature, or architecture

C1Rarely

The building is a fine example of modernist architecture.

Здание является прекрасным примером модернистской архитектуры.

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modern translation: современный. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce modern

/ˈmɒdən/

modern translation

современный

modern examples

The hotel lobby has a modern design with bright lighting.

modern transcription

/ˈmɒdən/, /ˈmɑdɚn/

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modern meaning: what does it mean?

current style

modern pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

modern is pronounced as /ˈmɒdən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

modern definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The hotel lobby has a modern design with bright lighting. Translation: В лобби отеля современный дизайн с ярким освещением.

Is modern part of Fashion and Trends vocabulary?

Yes, modern (современный) 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 (современный) 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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