No. 843 in Afrikaans
moderne
Modern.
In a sentence
Die moderne tegnologie help ons om vinniger te kommunikeer.
Modern technology helps us communicate faster.
The word 'moderne' is used here as an adjective to describe 'tegnologie', indicating that the technology is contemporary.
Moderne kuns weerspieël dikwels die uitdagings van die huidige samelewing.
Modern art often reflects the challenges of current society.
In this sentence, 'moderne' is used as an adjective for 'kuns', focusing on art that is of today's style or period.
Hulle leef in 'n moderne huis met baie geriewe.
They live in a modern house with many facilities.
Here, 'moderne' describes 'huis', indicating that the house embodies contemporary design or features.
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