Korean word

현대

Pronunciation

Romanizationhyeondae

Meaning

  • nounmodern times

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 현대 사회hyeon dae sa hoe

    modern society

  • 현대 기술hyeon dae ki sul

    modern technology

  • 현대 문화hyeon dae mun hwa

    modern culture

Similar words

현재hyeonjae: The time and state existing at a particular point, including a personal or social situation.
오늘날oneullal: Today's society and its conditions as they are seen in the present.
요즘yojeum: A recent period continuing up to now, covering things happening or often seen lately.

Definition in Korean

지금의 시대나 오늘날의 사회·문화를 이르는 말.chi geu mui si dae na o neul la rui sa hoe mun hwa reul i reu neun mal

Word origin

This Sino-Korean word combines the ideas of the present and an era to name the age people live in now.

Usage tips

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

Opposites

  • 고대kodaeancient timesnoun
  • 전근대cheongeundaepremodern timesnoun

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