No. 1,301 in German
modernen
"Modernen" means "modern" (adjective, plural form in German).
In a sentence
Die modernen Straßenbahnen in der Stadt sind energieeffizient.
The modern streetcars in the city are energy-efficient.
'modernen' is used as a plural adjective describing the noun 'Straßenbahnen'.
Wir besuchen ein modernes Museum, das interessante Exponate zeigt.
We are visiting a modern museum that shows interesting exhibits.
'modernes' is used as a singular adjective in neuter gender describing the noun 'Museum'.
Sie interessierten sich für moderne Kunst und Design.
They were interested in modern art and design.
'moderne' is used as an adjective in its nominative form describing the nouns 'Kunst' and 'Design'.
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