современный
contemporary
happening or existing now
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современный with English translation
современный usage examples
The gallery shows contemporary work by local artists.
В галерее представлены современные работы местных художников.
We need a contemporary solution to this problem.
Нам нужно современное решение этой проблемы.
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современный synonyms
What's the difference between современный / нынешний / сегодняшний / актуальный
contemporary — happening or existing now
The gallery shows contemporary work by local artists.
В галерее представлены современные работы местных художников.
The most general and natural option: relating to the present time, not old-fashioned.
This is a contemporary approach to learning.
Это современный подход к обучению.
Emphasizes that something belongs to the present moment or current situation.
The current situation requires caution.
Нынешняя ситуация требует осторожности.
Refers specifically to today or the immediate present; more conversational and concrete.
Today's news bulletin is very important.
Сегодняшний выпуск новостей очень важен.
Means “relevant now, timely, topical”; not just modern in time, but especially important at the present moment.
This is a relevant problem for all schools.
Это актуальная проблема для всех школ.
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How to pronounce современный and what this word means
современный translation: contemporary. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce современный
[səvrʲɪˈmɛnːɨj]
современный translation
contemporary
современный examples
The gallery shows contemporary work by local artists.
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?
The gallery shows contemporary work by local artists. Translation: В галерее представлены современные работы местных художников.
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