Danish · Adjectives
Ny
New
Beginneradjective
Definition
Recently made or bought, not old.
Example
Han købte en ny telefon.
He bought a new phone.
Etymology
'Ny' comes from the Old Norse 'nýrr', which also means 'new'. The term has remained stable in form and meaning from its Germanic roots through modern Danish.
How & Where It’s Used
'Ny' is used in various contexts, both formal and informal, and is common in spoken language as well as written texts. It is universally recognized throughout Denmark.