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B1 adjective #3,000 más común 11 min de lectura

معاصر

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At the A1 level, the word 'mo'āser' might be a bit advanced, but you can understand it as 'today's' or 'now.' Think of it as a way to talk about things happening in our time. You don't need to use it in every sentence, but you might see it in a museum name like 'Contemporary Art.' Just remember it means 'of this time.' In simple terms, it's like saying 'now' but for history or art. For example, 'Contemporary music' is the music we listen to now. You can start by recognizing it in titles. Don't worry about the grammar too much yet, just know it follows the thing it describes. If you see 'History Mo'āser,' it means history that includes today. It's a useful word to know when you visit Iran because many museums and books use it. It helps you separate the old things (like kings from 1000 years ago) from the things closer to us.

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At the A2 level, you can begin to use 'mo'āser' in simple descriptions. You should know that it describes things that belong to our current era. It is very common to see it with words like 'history' (tārikh) or 'art' (honar). You can say 'I like contemporary art' (Man honar-e mo'āser rā doost dāram). At this level, you should also notice the 'e' sound (Ezafe) that connects the noun to 'mo'āser.' Remember, it's not for a 'new' sandwich or a 'new' shirt—for those, you still use 'jadid.' Use 'mo'āser' for bigger things like 'contemporary society' or 'contemporary authors.' It makes your Persian sound more professional. You might also hear it in news headlines. If you hear 'Irān-e mo'āser,' the speaker is talking about Iran in the last 100 years. It's a key word for moving beyond basic 'new/old' vocabulary.

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At the B1 level, you should be comfortable using 'mo'āser' to categorize information. This is the level where you start discussing topics like 'contemporary literature' or 'contemporary problems.' You should understand that 'mo'āser' is an adjective that follows the noun. You can also use it to compare two people: 'Writer A was contemporary with Writer B' (Nevisandeh-ye A bā nevisandeh-ye B mo'āser bood). At this stage, you should distinguish between 'mo'āser' and 'modern.' While 'modern' often refers to a style, 'mo'āser' is strictly about the time period. You will frequently encounter this word in Persian media and textbooks. It is an essential term for anyone interested in Iranian culture, as 'Contemporary History' (Tārikh-e Mo'āser) is a major subject of study in Iran. Using this word correctly will show that you have a good grasp of formal Persian registers.

At the B2 level, you should use 'mo'āser' with nuance, understanding its role in academic and intellectual discourse. You should be able to discuss 'contemporary challenges' (chālesh-hā-ye mo'āser) or 'contemporary perspectives' (didgāh-hā-ye mo'āser). You should also be aware of the plural form 'mo'āserin,' which refers to 'the contemporaries'—people living in the same age. At this level, you can use 'mo'āser' to frame historical arguments or to describe the zeitgeist of the current era. You should also be able to recognize when 'mo'āser' is used as a noun in formal writing. For example, 'Az did-e mo'āserin...' (From the view of his contemporaries...). You should feel confident using it in essays or presentations about Iranian society, art, or politics. It is a word that adds a layer of sophistication to your speech, signaling that you are engaging with the language at a deeper, more analytical level.

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At the C1 level, 'mo'āser' becomes a tool for precise historical and philosophical categorization. You should understand how 'mo'āser' functions in different disciplines—how a historian's definition of 'contemporary' (often starting from the late 1800s) might differ from a sociologist's or an art critic's. You should be able to use the word in complex sentence structures, such as 'The contemporary relevance of Rumi's poetry' (Peyvand-e mo'āser-e she'r-e Mowlānā). You should also be familiar with related terms like 'ham-asr' (of the same era) and how they differ in register. At this level, you should be able to critique the use of the term itself—for instance, discussing the 'crisis of the contemporary' in art. Your usage should be flawless, including the correct use of prepositions like 'bā' and the integration of the word into high-register academic Persian. You should be able to read scholarly articles on 'Contemporary Iranian Thought' without difficulty.

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At the C2 level, you possess a native-like grasp of the word 'mo'āser' and all its connotations. You can use it to navigate the most complex discussions in historiography, literary theory, and political science. You understand the subtle differences between 'mo'āser,' 'novin,' and 'modern,' and you can use them to convey specific ideological or temporal shades of meaning. You are comfortable with the most formal and archaic uses of the word, as well as its modern applications in digital culture. You can use 'mo'āser' to construct sophisticated rhetorical arguments, such as exploring the 'contemporary echoes' of ancient Persian myths. You recognize the word's role in the 'Mo'āser-sāzi' (contemporization) of classical texts. Your mastery allows you to use the word not just as a descriptor, but as a conceptual framework for understanding the relationship between time, identity, and culture in the Persian-speaking world.

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Mo'āser means 'contemporary' or 'at the same time.'
It is used for history, art, and people sharing an era.
It is more formal than 'jadid' (new) or 'emroozi' (trendy).
It often requires the Ezafe (e) to connect to nouns.

The word معاصر (Mo'āser) is a multifaceted Persian adjective derived from Arabic roots that describes the concept of being 'contemporary' or 'coexistent in time.' At its core, it refers to things, people, or events that belong to the present period or occur during the same era as something else. For English speakers, understanding mo'āser requires looking beyond just 'modern' and seeing the relational aspect of time. While 'modern' (modern/jadid) often implies a style or a technological advancement, mo'āser implies a chronological alignment. If you are talking about the history of Iran from the Qajar dynasty to the present, you are talking about تاریخ معاصر (contemporary history). If you are discussing artists who are alive and working today, you are discussing هنرمندان معاصر (contemporary artists).

Temporal Alignment: It signifies being in the same 'Asr' (era or time period). It is the standard term used in academic and formal settings to categorize the current age.
Artistic Context: In the world of art and literature, it distinguishes current movements from classical (kelāsik) or ancient (bāstāni) ones.

حافظ و رندانی که با او معاصر بودند، فرهنگ شیراز را ساختند.

Hafez and the 'rands' who were contemporary with him built the culture of Shiraz.

In Persian culture, the word carries a weight of intellectualism. You will hear it frequently in university lectures, literary reviews, and news broadcasts. It is less common in very casual, 'street' Persian where people might just say emroozi (of today) or jadid (new). However, if you want to sound educated and precise, mo'āser is your tool. It allows you to specify that two historical figures lived at the same time: Sa'di va Hafez mo'āser naboodand (Sa'di and Hafez were not contemporaries). This usage mirrors the English word 'contemporary' perfectly in its dual role as both 'present-day' and 'co-existing.'

موزه هنرهای معاصر تهران یکی از مهم‌ترین گنجینه‌های هنر مدرن در جهان است.

The Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art is one of the most important treasures of modern art in the world.

Furthermore, mo'āser is essential for discussing social issues. جامعه معاصر (contemporary society) refers to the complex web of modern life in Iran or globally. It encompasses the technology, the politics, and the social shifts of the 21st century. By using this word, you signal that you are looking at the world through a lens of historical continuity—recognizing that our current 'Asr' is just one chapter in a much longer story. It is a word of connection, linking individuals to their time and linking time periods to one another.

بسیاری از شاعران معاصر از سبک نیما یوشیج پیروی می‌کنند.

Historical Periodization: Historians use it to denote the era starting roughly from the late Qajar period (mid-19th century) to the present day.

Using معاصر correctly in a sentence involves understanding its role as an adjective. In Persian, adjectives typically follow the noun they describe, connected by the short vowel 'e' called the Ezafe. For example, to say 'contemporary literature,' you say adabiyāt-e mo'āser. The word is stable and does not change based on the gender of the noun (as Persian lacks grammatical gender). However, it can take plural markers if it is functioning as a substantive noun, though this is less common than using it as a modifier.

Basic Adjectival Use: Noun + -e + معاصر. Example: تاریخ معاصر (Contemporary history).
Comparative Use: To say 'contemporary with [someone],' use the preposition 'bā'. Example: او با نیما معاصر بود (He was contemporary with Nima).

نویسندگان معاصر به مسائل اجتماعی توجه زیادی دارند.

Contemporary writers pay a lot of attention to social issues.

When constructing sentences, it's important to differentiate between mo'āser and modern. While they are often interchangeable in English, in Persian, modern is a loanword usually referring to Western-style modernity or specific architectural and artistic styles. Mo'āser is broader and more academic. For instance, you wouldn't usually say 'my phone is mo'āser'; you would say it is 'jadid' (new) or 'modern'. But you would definitely say 'the contemporary challenges of Iran' (chālesh-hā-ye mo'āser-e Irān).

آیا شما با موسیقی معاصر ایران آشنا هستید؟

Are you familiar with the contemporary music of Iran?

In academic writing, mo'āser is used to define periods of study. You will see it in book titles like 'History of Contemporary Persian Literature' (Tārikh-e Adabiyāt-e Mo'āser-e Irān). It can also be used to compare eras. For example, 'In contrast to the classical era, the contemporary era is characterized by...' (Dar moghāyeseh bā dore-ye kelāsik, dore-ye mo'āser...). This structure helps organize thoughts chronologically. It is also common in political discourse when discussing 'contemporary international relations' (ravābet-e beynolmelal-e mo'āser).

ما در جهانی زندگی می‌کنیم که با بحران‌های معاصر روبروست.

Formal Correspondence: Used in journalism to describe current events: 'The contemporary situation of the region' (vaz'iyat-e mo'āser-e mantagheh).

Finally, consider the nuances of 'living together.' If you are writing a biography, you might say: 'He was a contemporary of the King' (Oo mo'āser-e shāh bood). This establishes a timeline without needing to give specific dates. It provides a relative temporal anchor that is very useful in narrative storytelling. In summary, use mo'āser for historical periods, art movements, and professional descriptions of the current world.

The word معاصر is a staple of Persian intellectual and public life. You are most likely to encounter it in environments where culture, history, and current events are discussed. It is not a word you would typically hear a child use while playing, nor is it common in the bazaar while haggling over prices. Instead, it belongs to the 'high' register of the language—the language of the media, the university, and the arts.

The News and Media: News anchors on channels like BBC Persian or Iran International use it to discuss 'Contemporary History' or 'Contemporary Issues'.
Museums and Galleries: The 'Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art' (Muze-ye Honarhā-ye Mo'āser) is the most famous institution using this name.

در کتاب‌های درسی، بخش بزرگی به تاریخ معاصر اختصاص دارد.

In textbooks, a large section is dedicated to contemporary history.

In universities, students of literature will study adabiyāt-e mo'āser, which usually begins with the Constitutional Revolution (Mashrooteh). Here, the word acts as a boundary-marker, separating the classical world of Rumi and Ferdowsi from the modern world of Sadegh Hedayat and Forough Farrokhzad. If you attend a book reading or a lecture in Tehran, you will hear speakers refer to their 'contemporaries' (mo'āserin) to show respect to other living writers or thinkers. It is a way of acknowledging the community of people sharing the same slice of time.

او یکی از بزرگترین فیلسوفان معاصر ایران است.

He is one of the greatest contemporary philosophers of Iran.

Beyond the classroom, you'll see mo'āser in documentaries. A narrator might say, 'In the contemporary world, the speed of communication has changed everything.' (Dar donyā-ye mo'āser, sor'at-e ertebātāt hameh chiz rā taghyir dādeh ast). It is also a frequent word in legal and political documents. When a new law is passed, it might be described as a response to 'contemporary needs' (niāzhā-ye mo'āser). Because it sounds formal and precise, using it helps a speaker establish authority and a sense of being well-informed about the current state of the world.

تحولات معاصر منطقه بسیار پیچیده است.

Podcasts and Interviews: In long-form interviews, you'll hear: 'How do you see the role of women in contemporary Iran?' (Naghsh-e zanān dar Irān-e mo'āser rā chetoor mibinid?).

In summary, mo'āser is the word of the educated observer. Whether you are reading a high-end magazine like 'Andisheh-ye Pouya' or watching a debate on television, this word will appear as the primary way to categorize our current era and the people who live within it. It is a bridge between the past and the present, allowing us to define where we stand in the timeline of human history.

For English speakers learning Persian, the most common mistake with معاصر is confusing it with other words that mean 'new' or 'modern'. While 'contemporary' can often be replaced by 'modern' in English, Persian is more specific about the nuance. Using mo'āser to describe a physical object like a new car or a fresh loaf of bread is incorrect. For those, you should use jadid (new) or tāzeh (fresh).

Mistake: Using for Objects: Incorrect: *ماشین معاصر (Contemporary car). Correct: ماشین جدید (New car).
Mistake: Confusing with 'Modern': While 'Modern' (مدرن) refers to a specific style/ideology, 'Mo'āser' is just about the time period. An artist can be 'contemporary' without being 'modernist'.

غلط: این نان معاصر است. درست: این نان تازه است.

Wrong: This bread is contemporary. Right: This bread is fresh.

Another mistake involves the Ezafe. Because mo'āser ends in a consonant, learners sometimes forget to add the 'e' sound when connecting it to a noun. It is always tārikh-e mo'āser, never *tārikh mo'āser. Additionally, when using it to mean 'at the same time as,' some learners forget the preposition bā (with). You cannot just say 'He was contemporary the King'; you must say 'He was contemporary with the King' (Oo bā shāh mo'āser bood).

غلط: او معاصر شاه بود. درست: او با شاه معاصر بود.

There is also a register mistake. Using mo'āser in a very casual text message to a friend about meeting 'today' would sound incredibly stiff and strange. It would be like saying, 'Let us meet in this contemporary hour' in English. Instead, use emrooz (today) or alan (now). Save mo'āser for when you are discussing broader trends, history, or formal topics. Finally, be careful with the plural. While 'mo'āserin' is correct, it is very literary. In normal speech, if you want to say 'contemporaries,' it's better to say 'ham-doreh-i-hā'.

اشتباه: من به موسیقی جدید علاقه دارم (وقتی منظورتان موسیقی هنری امروز است).

In the context of art, if you say 'mousighi-ye jadid,' you might just mean a new song that came out yesterday. If you say 'mousighi-ye mo'āser,' you are referring to the genre of contemporary music as an academic or artistic category. Mixing these up won't make you misunderstood, but it will make you sound less precise. Understanding these boundaries is key to moving from intermediate to advanced Persian.

Persian has several words that overlap with معاصر, each with its own specific flavor and usage. Knowing when to choose one over the other is a hallmark of a sophisticated speaker. The most common alternatives are jadid, modern, emroozi, and ham-doreh.

جدید (Jadid) vs. معاصر: 'Jadid' simply means 'new'. A 'new book' (ketāb-e jadid) might have been printed yesterday. 'Contemporary literature' (adabiyāt-e mo'āser) refers to the entire era of modern writing.
امروزی (Emroozi) vs. معاصر: 'Emroozi' is more informal and often refers to being 'trendy' or 'up-to-date'. 'Lebās-e emroozi' means 'fashionable/modern clothes'. 'Mo'āser' would never be used for fashion in this way.

او افکار امروزی دارد، اما در مورد تاریخ معاصر چیزی نمی‌داند.

He has modern/trendy thoughts, but he knows nothing about contemporary history.

Then there is modern (مدرن). This loanword is specifically tied to 'modernity' as a concept. 'Modern architecture' (me'māri-ye modern) implies a specific style of glass and steel. 'Contemporary architecture' (me'māri-ye mo'āser) simply means whatever is being built right now, regardless of the style. You could have a 'contemporary' building that is built in a traditional style. This is a subtle but important distinction in professional circles.

این دو شاعر با هم هم‌دوره بودند.

These two poets were in the same era/contemporaries.

Another related word is novin (نوین). This is a very formal, almost poetic word for 'modern' or 'new-age'. It is often used in titles of institutions or grand projects, like Irān-e Novin (Modern Iran). It implies a sense of progress and innovation. While mo'āser is neutral and descriptive, novin is positive and aspirational. Finally, konooni (کنونی) means 'current'. It is used for 'the current situation' (vaz'iyat-e konooni). Use konooni when you want to emphasize 'right this second' rather than the broader 'contemporary' era.

Summary Table: معاصر: Era-based, formal. جدید: General 'new'. مدرن: Stylistic modernity. امروزی: Casual, trendy. هم‌دوره: Relational (at the same time).

How Formal Is It?

Dato curioso

The root 'Asr' is also the name of the 103rd chapter of the Quran, which emphasizes the importance of time. In Persian, 'Asr' also means 'afternoon' or 'late afternoon'.

Guía de pronunciación

UK /mo.ʔɒː.seɾ/

US /moʊ.ʔɑː.seɾ/

The stress is typically on the last syllable: mo-ā-SER.

Rima con

ناصر (Nāser) قاصر (Ghāser) ساحر (Sāher) حاضر (Hāzer) ناظر (Nāzer) باهر (Bāher) طاهر (Tāher) ظاهر (Zāher)

Errores comunes

Pronouncing it like 'mo-sar' without the long 'ā'.
Missing the glottal stop (Hamza) between 'mo' and 'ā'.
Stressing the first syllable.
Confusing the 's' sound with 'sh'.
Shortening the 'ā' into a short 'a'.

Nivel de dificultad

Lectura 3/5

Easy to recognize in texts but requires understanding of Ezafe.

Escritura 4/5

Spelling the 'ā' (alif) and 's' (sad) correctly is important.

Expresión oral 3/5

The glottal stop can be tricky for beginners.

Escucha 3/5

Common in news and documentaries.

Qué aprender después

Requisitos previos

تاریخ هنر زمان دوره جدید

Aprende después

مدرنیته سنت تحول بنیادین ساختار

Avanzado

پسا-ساختارگرایی هرمنوتیک پدیدارشناسی دیالکتیک

Gramática que debes saber

Ezafe Construction

تاریخِ معاصر (Tārikh-e mo'āser)

Adjective Placement

هنرِ معاصر (Adjective follows noun)

Arabic Pluralization

معاصرین (Mo'āserin - using -in suffix)

Preposition 'bā'

او با حافظ معاصر بود.

Substantive Adjectives

معاصران (The contemporaries)

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من هنر معاصر را دوست دارم.

I like contemporary art.

Simple adjective following the noun with Ezafe.

این یک کتاب معاصر است.

This is a contemporary book.

Adjective 'mo'āser' describes 'ketāb'.

موسیقی معاصر زیبا است.

Contemporary music is beautiful.

Subject-Adjective-Predicate structure.

او نویسنده معاصر است.

He/She is a contemporary writer.

Mo'āser describes the profession.

تاریخ معاصر ایران جالب است.

Contemporary history of Iran is interesting.

Compound noun phrase with Ezafe.

آیا این شاعر معاصر است؟

Is this poet contemporary?

Interrogative sentence.

ما در دوره معاصر هستیم.

We are in the contemporary era.

Using 'mo'āser' to define the present.

او با من معاصر است.

He is contemporary with me (same age).

Using 'bā' to show coexistence.

موزه هنرهای معاصر کجاست؟

Where is the Museum of Contemporary Arts?

Proper noun usage.

من درباره تاریخ معاصر مطالعه می‌کنم.

I am studying contemporary history.

Present continuous context.

او یکی از بهترین نقاشان معاصر است.

He is one of the best contemporary painters.

Superlative construction + mo'āser.

ادبیات معاصر ایران بسیار غنی است.

Contemporary Iranian literature is very rich.

Complex noun phrase.

ما باید به مسائل معاصر توجه کنیم.

We must pay attention to contemporary issues.

Modal verb 'bāyad' + mo'āser.

این فیلم زندگی معاصر را نشان می‌دهد.

This movie shows contemporary life.

Object of the verb 'show'.

شاعران معاصر سبک‌های جدیدی دارند.

Contemporary poets have new styles.

Plural noun + adjective.

او با بسیاری از بزرگان معاصر بود.

He was contemporary with many greats.

Formal past tense usage.

در تاریخ معاصر، انقلاب‌های زیادی رخ داده است.

In contemporary history, many revolutions have occurred.

Adverbial phrase of time.

او سعی می‌کند با دیدگاهی معاصر به جهان بنگرد.

He tries to look at the world with a contemporary perspective.

Using 'didgāh' (perspective).

این کتاب به بررسی چالش‌های معاصر می‌پردازد.

This book deals with examining contemporary challenges.

Formal verb 'pardākhtan'.

معماری معاصر ایران ترکیبی از سنت و مدرنیته است.

Contemporary Iranian architecture is a mix of tradition and modernity.

Descriptive academic sentence.

او با حافظ معاصر نبود، اما از او تاثیر گرفت.

He was not contemporary with Hafez, but was influenced by him.

Negative comparison of eras.

جامعه معاصر با سرعت زیادی در حال تغییر است.

Contemporary society is changing at a high speed.

Subject of a change-of-state verb.

بسیاری از هنرمندان معاصر در خارج از ایران زندگی می‌کنند.

Many contemporary artists live outside of Iran.

Quantifier 'basyāri az'.

او پایان‌نامه‌اش را درباره حقوق معاصر نوشت.

He wrote his thesis about contemporary law.

Academic context.

تحلیلگران به بررسی ریشه‌های معاصر این بحران پرداختند.

Analysts proceeded to examine the contemporary roots of this crisis.

Formal plural subject.

شعر معاصر فارسی با نیما یوشیج هویت جدیدی یافت.

Contemporary Persian poetry found a new identity with Nima Yooshij.

Historical literary context.

او معاصر با فیلسوفان بزرگی چون سارتر بود.

He was contemporary with great philosophers such as Sartre.

Comparison using 'chon' (like/as).

این نمایشگاه آثار برجسته معاصرین را به نمایش گذاشته است.

This exhibition has displayed the prominent works of the contemporaries.

Use of 'mo'āserin' (plural noun).

درک مفاهیم معاصر نیازمند دانش عمیق تاریخی است.

Understanding contemporary concepts requires deep historical knowledge.

Gerund phrase as subject.

او در نوشته‌هایش به نقد دنیای معاصر می‌پردازد.

In his writings, he critiques the contemporary world.

Prepositional phrase 'be naghd-e'.

روابط بین‌الملل در عصر معاصر پیچیده‌تر شده است.

International relations have become more complex in the contemporary era.

Present perfect tense.

او یکی از چهره‌های تاثیرگذار در موسیقی معاصر است.

He is one of the influential figures in contemporary music.

Noun phrase 'chehre-hā-ye tasir-gozār'.

پارادایم‌های معاصر در علوم انسانی دستخوش تحولات بنیادین شده‌اند.

Contemporary paradigms in the humanities have undergone fundamental transformations.

Advanced academic vocabulary.

او به تبیین جایگاه زن در اندیشه معاصر اسلامی پرداخت.

He proceeded to explain the position of women in contemporary Islamic thought.

Use of 'tabyin' (explanation/elucidation).

این جستار به واکاوی پیوندهای میان اسطوره و ادبیات معاصر می‌پردازد.

This essay deals with the exploration of the links between myth and contemporary literature.

Use of 'vākāvi' (probing/exploration).

سیاست‌های معاصر باید بر مبنای واقعیت‌های ژئوپلیتیک تدوین شوند.

Contemporary policies must be formulated based on geopolitical realities.

Passive voice 'tadvin shavand'.

او با نگاهی انتقادی به بازخوانی متون معاصر همت گماشت.

He undertook the re-reading of contemporary texts with a critical eye.

Idiomatic formal verb 'hemmat gomāsht'.

تضاد میان سنت و تجدد، درون‌مایه اصلی بسیاری از رمان‌های معاصر است.

The conflict between tradition and modernity is the main theme of many contemporary novels.

Complex subject-predicate structure.

او از پیشگامان نقد ادبی معاصر در ایران به شمار می‌رود.

He is considered one of the pioneers of contemporary literary criticism in Iran.

Passive construction 'be shomār mi-ravad'.

بحران‌های زیست‌محیطی از مبرم‌ترین دغدغه‌های انسان معاصر است.

Environmental crises are among the most urgent concerns of contemporary man.

Superlative 'mobram-tarin' (most urgent).

خوانش‌های واسازانه از متون معاصر، افق‌های جدیدی در هرمنوتیک گشوده‌اند.

Deconstructive readings of contemporary texts have opened new horizons in hermeneutics.

Highly specialized terminology.

او در پیوند میان حکمت متعالیه و چالش‌های معاصر گام‌های بلندی برداشت.

He took great strides in linking Transcendent Philosophy with contemporary challenges.

Metaphorical formal language.

دیالکتیک میان امر کلی و امر جزئی در هنر معاصر به اوج خود می‌رسد.

The dialectic between the universal and the particular reaches its peak in contemporary art.

Philosophical discourse.

او به نقد واسازانه ساختارهای قدرت در جوامع معاصر پرداخت.

He engaged in a deconstructive critique of power structures in contemporary societies.

Sociological academic Persian.

تطور مفاهیم سیاسی در تاریخ معاصر ایران، تابعی از متغیرهای گوناگون است.

The evolution of political concepts in contemporary Iranian history is a function of various variables.

Scientific/Logical phrasing.

او با رویکردی پدیدارشناسانه به تحلیل زیست‌جهان انسان معاصر مبادرت ورزید.

He undertook the analysis of the life-world of contemporary man with a phenomenological approach.

Phenomenological terminology.

اشباع معنایی در رسانه‌های معاصر، منجر به نوعی نیهیلیسم معرفت‌شناختی شده است.

Semantic saturation in contemporary media has led to a kind of epistemological nihilism.

High-level intellectual critique.

او در تلاقی‌گاه سنت و معاصریت، به جستجوی هویتی گمشده می‌پردازد.

At the intersection of tradition and contemporaneity, he searches for a lost identity.

Poetic academic prose.

Colocaciones comunes

تاریخ معاصر

هنر معاصر

ادبیات معاصر

جامعه معاصر

نویسنده معاصر

دنیای معاصر

انسان معاصر

حقوق معاصر

موسیقی معاصر

چالش‌های معاصر

Frases Comunes

در عصر معاصر

— In the contemporary age.

در عصر معاصر، ارتباطات سریع شده است.

شاعران معاصر

— Contemporary poets.

شاعران معاصر از زبان ساده استفاده می‌کنند.

تحولات معاصر

— Contemporary developments.

تحولات معاصر منطقه را دنبال می‌کنم.

اندیشه معاصر

— Contemporary thought.

او در زمینه اندیشه معاصر تخصص دارد.

معاصر بودن با

— To be contemporary with.

او با انیشتین معاصر بود.

موزه معاصر

— Contemporary museum.

فردا به موزه معاصر می‌رویم.

دیدگاه معاصر

— Contemporary viewpoint.

او دیدگاه معاصری به مذهب دارد.

مسائل معاصر

— Contemporary issues.

روزنامه درباره مسائل معاصر نوشت.

فرهنگ معاصر

— Contemporary culture.

فرهنگ معاصر ایران در حال تغییر است.

فیلسوف معاصر

— Contemporary philosopher.

او یک فیلسوف معاصر بزرگ است.

Se confunde a menudo con

معاصر vs مسافر (Mosāfer)

Means 'traveler'. Sounds similar but starts with 'mo-sā' instead of 'mo-ā'.

معاصر vs محاصره (Mohāsereh)

Means 'siege' or 'blockade'. Also sounds vaguely similar.

معاصر vs مؤثر (Mo'asser)

Means 'effective'. Spelled with 's' (th-like) and has a different root.

Modismos y expresiones

"فرزند زمان خویشتن بودن"

— To be a child of one's own time (related to being contemporary).

او همیشه فرزند زمان خویشتن بود و با مسائل معاصر آشنایی داشت.

Literary

"هم‌کاسه بودن"

— Literally 'sharing a bowl', but implies being in the same circle/time (informal).

آن‌ها در آن سال‌ها با هم هم‌کاسه و معاصر بودند.

Informal

Fácil de confundir

معاصر vs جدید

Both mean 'new' in English.

'Jadid' is for objects (new shoes); 'Mo'āser' is for eras (contemporary art).

کفش جدید (New shoes) vs هنر معاصر (Contemporary art).

معاصر vs مدرن

Often used as synonyms.

'Modern' is a style or ideology; 'Mo'āser' is a time period.

ساختمان مدرن (Modern style) vs ساختمان معاصر (Built recently).

معاصر vs امروزی

Both relate to 'today'.

'Emroozi' is casual/trendy; 'Mo'āser' is formal/academic.

لباس امروزی (Trendy clothes) vs تاریخ معاصر (Contemporary history).

معاصر vs تازه

Both mean 'new/fresh'.

'Tāzeh' is for food or very recent events; 'Mo'āser' is for historical blocks.

نان تازه (Fresh bread) vs نویسنده معاصر (Contemporary writer).

معاصر vs کنونی

Both mean 'present'.

'Konooni' is 'current' (this specific moment); 'Mo'āser' is the broader era.

وضعیت کنونی (Current status) vs عصر معاصر (Contemporary era).

Patrones de oraciones

من [Noun] معاصر را دوست دارم.

من هنر معاصر را دوست دارم.

این [Noun] معاصر است.

این کتاب معاصر است.

او با [Person] معاصر بود.

او با نیما معاصر بود.

در [Noun] معاصر، [Sentence].

در دنیای معاصر، تکنولوژی مهم است.

بررسی [Noun] معاصر نشان می‌دهد که...

بررسی تاریخ معاصر نشان می‌دهد که...

یکی از چالش‌های [Noun] معاصر، [Noun] است.

یکی از چالش‌های جامعه معاصر، بیکاری است.

تبیین [Noun] معاصر مستلزم [Noun] است.

تبیین اندیشه معاصر مستلزم دانش تاریخی است.

در تلاقی [Noun] و معاصریت...

در تلاقی سنت و معاصریت...

Familia de palabras

Sustantivos

عصر (Asr - Era)

معاصرت (Mo'āserat - Contemporaneity)

Verbos

معاصر بودن (Mo'āser boodan - To be contemporary)

Adjetivos

معاصر (Mo'āser)

Relacionado

زمان (Zamān)

دوره (Doreh)

عهد (Ahd)

روزگار (Roozgār)

تاریخ (Tārikh)

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Cómo usarlo

frequency

Common in media, academic writing, and cultural discussions.

Errores comunes

Using 'mo'āser' for new technology. → Using 'jadid' or 'modern'.
'Mo'āser' is for eras and people, not for a new iPhone.
Spelling with 'Sin' (معاسر). → Spelling with 'Sad' (معاصر).
The word is of Arabic origin and requires the letter 'Sad'.
Forgetting the 'e' (Ezafe). → Saying 'tārikh-e mo'āser'.
Persian adjectives must be linked to nouns via the Ezafe.
Using 'mo'āser' for 'current month'. → Using 'jāri' (māh-e jāri).
'Mo'āser' is for broader time periods, 'jāri' is for currently flowing time.
Omitting 'bā' in comparisons. → Saying 'mo'āser bā [name]'.
The preposition 'bā' (with) is required to show coexistence.

Consejos

The Ezafe Rule

Always remember to add the 'e' sound (Ezafe) between the noun and 'mo'āser'. For example, say 'honar-e mo'āser', not 'honar mo'āser'.

Mo'āser vs Jadid

Use 'jadid' for objects (cars, phones) and 'mo'āser' for abstract concepts (history, art, society).

The Glottal Stop

The small catch in your throat between 'mo' and 'ā' is important. Practice saying 'mo-ʔā-ser'.

Museum Names

If you are in Tehran, look for 'Muze-ye Honarhā-ye Mo'āser'. It is a great place to see the word in action.

Spelling with Sad

The 's' sound in 'mo'āser' is written with the letter 'Sad' (ص), not 'Sin' (س). This is important for correct spelling.

Sound Professional

Using 'mo'āser' instead of 'emroozi' in a presentation will immediately make you sound more educated.

Using 'Bā'

When comparing two people from the same time, always use 'bā'. Example: 'Sa'di bā oobā mo'āser bood'.

Contemporary Poetry

In Iran, 'She'r-e Mo'āser' (Contemporary Poetry) is a very popular genre. It refers to poetry that doesn't follow the strict classical rhymes.

Historical Blocks

Think of 'mo'āser' as a block of time. It covers the last 150 years of Iranian history.

Mnemonic

Remember: Mo'āser = Modern Asr (Modern Era).

Memorízalo

Mnemotecnia

Think of 'Mo' (Modern) + 'Asr' (Era). Mo'āser is for the Modern Era.

Asociación visual

Imagine two famous people from different countries (like Einstein and a Persian poet) sitting at the same table. They are 'mo'āser'.

Word Web

Asr (Era) Tārikh (History) Honar (Art) Emrooz (Today) Ham-doreh (Co-era) Modern (Modern) Jadid (New) Zaman (Time)

Desafío

Try to name three 'mo'āser' writers from your own country and say it in Persian: 'Nevisandegān-e mo'āser-e keshvar-e man... hastand.'

Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Arabic word 'mu'āṣir' (معاصر). The root is 'ʿ-ṣ-r' (ع-ص-ر), which relates to pressing or squeezing, but also specifically to 'time' or 'afternoon' (Asr).

Significado original: Living or existing in the same 'Asr' (era).

Semitic root, borrowed into Indo-European Persian.

Contexto cultural

No specific sensitivities, but be aware that 'Contemporary History' can be politically sensitive in Iran depending on the interpretation of events.

Like in English, 'contemporary' can be a noun (a person) or an adjective. Persian uses 'mo'āserin' for the noun form.

Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art (Muze-ye Honarhā-ye Mo'āser-e Tehrān) Farhang-e Mo'āser (A famous Persian dictionary publisher) Tārikh-e Adabiyāt-e Mo'āser (A standard textbook by various authors)

Practica en la vida real

Contextos reales

Art Class

سبک معاصر
نقاشی معاصر
هنرمند معاصر
نمایشگاه معاصر

History Lecture

تاریخ معاصر ایران
دوره معاصر
وقایع معاصر
شخصیت‌های معاصر

Book Club

رمان معاصر
شعر معاصر
نویسنده معاصر
ادبیات معاصر

News Broadcast

جهان معاصر
چالش‌های معاصر
سیاست معاصر
بحران‌های معاصر

Philosophy Seminar

اندیشه معاصر
انسان معاصر
فلسفه معاصر
نقد معاصر

Inicios de conversación

"نظر شما درباره هنر معاصر ایران چیست؟"

"آیا نویسنده معاصر مورد علاقه‌ای دارید؟"

"به نظر شما بزرگترین چالش انسان معاصر چیست؟"

"کدام دوره از تاریخ معاصر ایران برای شما جذاب‌تر است؟"

"آیا موسیقی معاصر را به موسیقی کلاسیک ترجیح می‌دهید؟"

Temas para diario

درباره یکی از هنرمندان معاصر که او را تحسین می‌کنید بنویسید.

تفاوت‌های زندگی در دوره معاصر و دوره‌های قدیمی را مقایسه کنید.

چرا مطالعه تاریخ معاصر برای درک امروز ضروری است؟

نقش تکنولوژی در شکل‌گیری فرهنگ معاصر چیست؟

اگر می‌توانستید با یک شخصیت معاصر ملاقات کنید، او چه کسی بود؟

Preguntas frecuentes

10 preguntas

No, that would sound very strange. Use 'jadid' (new) or 'model-e bālā' (high model) for technology. 'Mo'āser' is reserved for cultural or historical contexts like art, literature, or eras.

In Persian, 'modern' usually refers to Western-style modernity or specific movements in art and architecture. 'Mo'āser' simply means 'belonging to the same time' or 'of the current era.' A traditional painting made today is 'mo'āser' but not 'modern'.

You can say 'Oo bā man mo'āser ast' (formal) or 'Oo ham-doreh-ye man ast' (more common for classmates or colleagues).

It is less common in casual conversation. You are more likely to hear 'emroozi' or 'jadid'. However, if you are discussing a movie, a book, or a news story, 'mo'āser' is perfectly appropriate.

In Iran, 'Contemporary History' usually starts from the mid-Qajar period (around the 1850s) and continues through the Constitutional Revolution, the Pahlavi era, and the Islamic Republic until today.

In formal writing, you use 'mo'āserān' or the Arabic-style 'mo'āserin'. Example: 'Mo'āserin-e Sa'di' (Sa'di's contemporaries).

Generally, it is a neutral term. However, in some religious or traditionalist contexts, 'mo'āser' might be used to contrast with 'traditional' (sonnati) values, but it's not inherently negative.

Yes, in formal speech, the glottal stop (Hamza) is what separates the 'o' from the 'ā'. If you skip it, it might sound like 'māser', which is not a word.

No, it only applies to the present or to two things happening at the same time in the past. For the future, you would use 'āyandeh'.

The most common opposites are 'ghadimi' (old), 'bāstāni' (ancient), or 'kelāsik' (classic).

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