NOUN

dieModerne/moˈdɛʁnə/modernity; the modern era

Moderne is a German noun that means modernity or the modern era. It is pronounced /moˈdɛʁnə/. As a noun it takes the article "die".

Definitions

1.the period of modernity, especially in the arts and culture(history, art)

a.modern period as an epoch in cultural history

Die Moderne brachte viele neue künstlerische Stile hervor.—Modernity brought forth many new artistic styles.

2.the state or quality of being modern(general)

a.characteristic of being up to date, contemporary

Die Moderne ist geprägt von technologischen Entwicklungen.—Modernity is shaped by technological developments.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Moderne—
Genitiveder Moderne—
Dativeder Moderne—
Accusativedie Moderne—

Frequently asked questions

What does "Moderne" mean in English?
"Moderne" means modernity or the modern era. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Moderne"?
"Moderne" is pronounced /moˈdɛʁnə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Moderne" der, die, or das?
"Moderne" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What part of speech is "Moderne"?
"Moderne" is a noun in German.

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