contemporary
intermediateB2/kənˈtɛmpəˌrɛri/ · con-tem-po-ra-ry
Belonging to or occurring in the present; modern.
Meanings
Belonging to or occurring in the present; modern.
موجودہ دور سے متعلق; جدید.
عصر حاضر
asar hazir
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- contemporary art
- contemporary issues
- contemporary literature
Example Sentences
The museum showcases contemporary art from around the world.
یہ میوزیم دنیا بھر سے عصری فن کو پیش کرتا ہے.
Yeh museum duniya bhar se asri fun ko pesh karta hai.
She is known for her contemporary approach to design.
وہ ڈیزائن میں اپنے عصری نقطہ نظر کے لیے مشہور ہیں.
Woh design mein apne asri nuqta nazar ke liye mashhoor hain.
The contemporary issues facing our society require urgent attention.
ہمارے معاشرے کو درپیش عصری مسائل فوری توجہ طلب ہیں.
Hamare muashray ko darpaish asri masail fori tawajjo talab hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'con' for 'with' and 'temporary' as 'time'; contemporary means 'with this time'.
Imagine a modern city skyline, representing contemporary architecture.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
نئی راہیں تلاش کریں اپنے سفر کی، یہ عصر حاضر ہے، خوابوں کا شہر ہے۔
Nayi rahein talash karein apne safar ki, yeh asar hazir hai, khwabon ka shehar hai.
Seek new paths for your journey, this is the present era, the city of dreams.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
آج کا کام کل پر نہ چھوڑو.
Aaj ka kaam kal par na chhoro.
Do not put off today’s work for tomorrow.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "contemporarius" — of the same time
First known use: 14th century
The word comes from the Latin 'contemporarius', meaning 'of the same time', reflecting a shared existence or cultural period.