German · Emotions & Descriptions
"New" in German: neu
neu
New in German is neu. Endings change with the noun: ein neues Auto, die neue Wohnung. Brandneu means brand new.
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How to pronounce neu
Say it
NOY
/nɔʏ/
NOY. Eu like English oy.
"New" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| neu | new Base adjective. | Base adjective. |
| neu / neue / neues | new (inflected) Agree with gender and case. | Agree with gender and case. |
| brandneu | brand new Emphatic. | Emphatic. |
| Neuigkeit | news / novelty Related noun. | Related noun. |
How to use neu in real life
- 1Showing a purchase
Schau, mein neues Handy!
Look, my new phone!
neues with neuter Handy.
- 2Apartment hunt
Wir suchen eine neue Wohnung.
We're looking for a new apartment.
neue with feminine Wohnung.
- 3Office gossip
Hast du den neuen Kollegen gesehen?
Have you seen the new colleague?
neuen in accusative masculine.
Mistakes English speakers make with neu
Incorrect: ein neu Auto
Correct: ein neues Auto
Add the ending: neues Auto.
Incorrect: Ich bin neu hier seit. (broken)
Correct: Ich bin neu hier.
Ich bin neu hier is enough for I'm new here.
Good to know
Neu can mean newly arrived as well as freshly bought: Ich bin neu in der Stadt. Shops advertise Neuheiten for new products each season.
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Ist das dein neues Fahrrad?
Is that your new bike?
You
Ja! Komplett neu, noch ohne Kratzer.
Yes! Completely new, still without scratches.
ChatPal
Glückwunsch. Die neue Klingel ist laut.
Congrats. The new bell is loud.
You
Absichtlich. Stadtverkehr.
On purpose. City traffic.
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FAQ
Common questions about "New" in German
How do adjective endings work with neu?
They follow normal rules: neues Auto, neue Tasche, neuer Hut.
How do you say brand new?
Brandneu.
How do you say I'm new here?
Ich bin neu hier.
What is Neuigkeit?
A piece of news, or something new.
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