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recent

/ˈɹiːsənt/

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adjective

Kürzlich, neu

Having happened a short while ago.

Examples :

"My sister got a new job at the bakery; it's a recent development. "

Meine Schwester hat eine neue Stelle in der Bäckerei bekommen; das ist eine kürzliche Entwicklung.

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adjective

Aktuell, modern

Up-to-date; not old-fashioned or dated.

Examples :

"My sister's recent fashion choices are very stylish. "

Die aktuellen Modeentscheidungen meiner Schwester sind sehr stilvoll.

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adjective

Kürzlich, neu

Having done something a short while ago that distinguishes them as what they are called.

Examples :

"I met three recent graduates at the conference."

Ich habe auf der Konferenz drei Absolventen getroffen, die kürzlich ihren Abschluss gemacht haben.

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adjective

Jung, neuzeitlich

Particularly in geology, palaeontology, and astronomy: having occurred a relatively short time ago, but still potentially thousands or even millions of years ago.

Examples :

"The recent discovery of a dinosaur footprint in our local park suggests the area was once home to prehistoric animals. "

Die jüngste Entdeckung eines Dinosaurier-Fußabdrucks in unserem örtlichen Park deutet darauf hin, dass das Gebiet einst die Heimat prähistorischer Tiere war.

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adjective

Holozän, insbesondere vor dem 21. Jahrhundert

(capitalised as "Recent") Of the Holocene, particularly pre-21st century.

Examples :

"The recent history of our family farm shows a significant shift in agricultural practices. "

Die jüngste Geschichte unseres Familienbauernhofs zeigt eine deutliche Veränderung der landwirtschaftlichen Praktiken.

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