English–Korean

“modern times” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationhyeondae

Example

현대 사회는 빠르게 변한다.hyeon dae sa hoe neun ppa reu ge pyeon han da

Modern society changes quickly.

Illustration for 현대 (modern times)

How to say “modern times” in Korean

“Modern times” in Korean is 현대 (hyeondae).

The present-day era and the society and culture that belong to it.

Full entry for 현대: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 현대

현대 사회에서는 정보가 곧 힘이다.hyeon dae sa hoe e seo neun cheong bo ga kot hi mi da

In modern society, information is power.

Tips for using 현대

  • Unlike English modern, which often modifies a noun, this Korean noun can stand for the whole present era in discussions of society and culture.

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