ADJECTIVE

zeitgenössisch/ˈt͡saɪ̯tɡəˌnœsɪʃ/contemporary; modern

zeitgenössisch is a German adjective that means contemporary or modern. It is pronounced /ˈt͡saɪ̯tɡəˌnœsɪʃ/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "zeitgenössischer" and "zeitgenössischsten".

Definitions

1.belonging to the same time period as something, especially to the present; modern(time period/art/culture)

a.created or existing at the same time as something else; nowadays, especially referring to art or culture

Moderne Museen zeigen oft zeitgenössische Kunst.Modern museums often exhibit contemporary art.

Adjective Forms

Positivezeitgenössisch
Comparativezeitgenössischer
Superlativezeitgenössischsten

Frequently asked questions

What does "zeitgenössisch" mean in English?
"zeitgenössisch" means contemporary or modern. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "zeitgenössisch"?
"zeitgenössisch" is pronounced /ˈt͡saɪ̯tɡəˌnœsɪʃ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "zeitgenössisch"?
The comparative of "zeitgenössisch" is "zeitgenössischer" and the superlative is "zeitgenössischsten".
What part of speech is "zeitgenössisch"?
"zeitgenössisch" is a adjective in German.

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