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How do you say "modern" in Greek?
Μοντέρνο
Monterno
In Greek, "modern" is Μοντέρνο (Monterno).
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Pronunciation
"Monterno" is how it's written phonetically — push a bit more air into the second syllable to match native speakers.
Grammar notes
Μοντέρνο is a adjective used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
Το γραφείο είναι φωτεινό και μοντέρνο.
To grafeio einai foteino kai monterno.
The office is bright and modern.
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How to remember Μοντέρνο
Think of 'mo' as a nickname for 'modern' in your head; the full word 'Monterno' builds naturally from that starting point.
Related words
- ancient αρχαία
- traditional Παραδοσιακός
- modernized εκσυγχρονισμένο
- stingy τσιγκούνης
- humble ταπεινός
- arrogant αλαζονικός
- flexible ευέλικτο
- rigid άκαμπτος
- fragile εύθραυστο
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Questions about Μοντέρνο
How do you pronounce Μοντέρνο?
"Monterno" is how it's written phonetically — push a bit more air into the second syllable to match native speakers.
Is Μοντέρνο formal or casual?
Μοντέρνο is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is Μοντέρνο used in Greek?
Μοντέρνο is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: Το γραφείο είναι φωτεινό και μοντέρνο. (The office is bright and modern.).
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"Modern" in other languages
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