moderním

moderním is the instrumental singular form of the Czech adjective moderní, meaning "modern." It is used to describe manner or quality in which an action is performed, and appears in phrases such as moderním způsobem (in a modern way), s moderním přístupem (with a modern approach), or v moderním stylu (in a modern style).

Etymology and context: The adjective moderní is cognate with English modern and derives from Latin modernus, typically traced through Romance or medieval intermediaries to Czech. It entered the language in the early modern period and has since become a standard descriptor in everyday speech, media, and literature.

Morphology and usage notes: moderním is the instrumental singular form, used with masculine singular nouns in instrumental constructions or after prepositions that require the instrumental case. The adjective moderní declines like other -í adjectives in Czech, so forms vary by gender, number, and case in different contexts. In the plural instrumental, the corresponding form is moderními (e.g., moderními způsoby – by modern methods).

Examples: Czech architecture is often described as moderní, emphasizing clean lines and new materials. A journalist might write, "in moderním stylu," or "moderním způsobem," to indicate contemporary approaches. The term also supports broader comparisons to earlier styles, such as moderní trendy versus tradiční.

See also: moderní architektura, modernismus, čeština, čeští stylistické výrazy for further context on usage and related terms.