Breakdown of Молодой мастер работает по-современному.
работать
to work
молодой
young
мастер
the stylist / master / craftsperson
по-современному
in a modern way
Questions & Answers about Молодой мастер работает по-современному.
How is the adverb по-современному formed here?
It is built from the adjective современный (modern). To make an adverb of manner meaning "in the style of," you attach the prefix по- and replace the adjective ending with the dative masculine/neuter ending -ому, connecting them with a hyphen.
Why does по-современному need a hyphen?
Adverbs formed with the prefix по- and ending in -ому, -ему, -ки, or -ьи are always hyphenated. If you saw it without a hyphen, it would be the preposition по followed by a regular adjective, which would require a noun after it, such as in the phrase по современному методу (according to a modern method).
Could I just use the standard adverb современно instead?
You could say работает современно, but по-современному adds a specific flavor. While современно just means "modernly," the по- construction specifically emphasizes the style or method, translating closer to "in a modern way" or "the way modern people do it."
Does мастер strictly translate to "master" as in an expert?
It can mean an expert or highly skilled craftsman, but in everyday Russian workplaces like factories, workshops, or construction sites, a мастер is very often the official job title for a foreman or shift supervisor.
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