1. ਸਮਕਾਲੀਨ (samakaalin): This is the most direct and common translation of "contemporary" and refers to something that is modern, current, or belonging to the present time.
Examples:
* ਸਮਕਾਲੀਨ ਸਾਹਿਤ (samakaalin sahit): Contemporary literature
* ਸਮਕਾਲੀਨ ਸੰਗੀਤ (samakaalin sangeet): Contemporary music
* ਸਮਕਾਲੀਨ ਕਲਾ (samakaalin kala): Contemporary art
2. ਅੱਜ ਕੱਲ੍ਹ (ajj kall): This phrase means "nowadays" or "these days" and can also be used to describe something that is contemporary.
Example:
* ਅੱਜ ਕੱਲ੍ਹ ਦੇ ਯੁਵਾ (ajj kall de yuva): Today's youth
3. ਵਰਤਮਾਨ (vartamaan): This word means "present" or "current" and can be used to refer to something contemporary, especially when discussing time.
Example:
* ਵਰਤਮਾਨ ਸਮਾਂ (vartamaan samaan): Present time
The best translation will depend on the specific context and what you want to emphasize.
Let me know if you have a specific phrase in mind, and I can help you find the most appropriate Punjabi translation.