Swedish · Adjectives
Ny
New
Beginneradjective
Definition
Recently made or bought, not old.
Example
Han köpte en ny telefon.
He bought a new phone.
Etymology
'Ny' originates from Old Norse 'nýr', meaning 'new'. This term has consistently denoted novelty or recentness in both language and culture.
How & Where It’s Used
'Ny' is versatile and used in various contexts, commonly in both spoken and written Swedish to describe new objects, ideas, or experiences.