modern
Translation
modern, contemporary, up-to-date
Examples
Das ist ein modernes Haus.
This is a modern house.
Sie hat eine moderne Frisur.
She has a modern hairstyle.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) + ((noun)) modifies a noun This is a modern building.
Similar Words
Synonyms: zeitgemäß, aktuell; Antonyms: altmodisch, veraltet
Etymology
From French 'moderne', from Late Latin 'modernus', from Latin 'modo' (just now). It's an international word.
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate with the English word 'modern', making it very easy to remember.