English–Korean
“modern era” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationkeundae
Example
수업에서 근대 역사에 대해 배웠어요.su eo be seo keun dae yeok ssa e tae hae pae wo sseo yo
We learned about the history of the modern era in class.
How to say “modern era” in Korean
“Modern era” in Korean is 근대 (keundae).
A historical period when industrialization and the rise of centralized nation-states begin to reshape society, the economy, and culture.
Example sentences with 근대
그 도시는 근대 사회가 되었다.keu to si neun keun dae sa hoe ga toe eot tta
The city developed into a modern society.
Tips for using 근대
- In Korean history writing, this usually names a historical period rather than simply meaning something contemporary, so modern era is a safer reading than modern in everyday speech.