German · Adjectives

Neu

New

Beginneradjective

Definition

Recently made or acquired.

Example

Ich habe ein neues Auto.

I have a new car.

Etymology

'Neu' originates from the Old High German 'neue', derived from Germanic roots indicating newness or freshness, a property valued over time.

How & Where It’s Used

'Neu' is commonly used in formal and informal situations to indicate something recent or innovative, prevalent in both spoken and written German.

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