ADJECTIVE

neu/nɔɪ̯/new; recent; fresh

neu is a German adjective that means new, recent, or fresh. It is pronounced /nɔɪ̯/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "neuer" and "neusten".

Definitions

1.recently created, produced, or acquired(general use)

a.not existing before; appearing or used for the first time

Ich habe ein neues Auto gekauft.—I bought a new car.

b.recent, just made or received

Hast du die neue Information bekommen?—Did you get the new information?

Adjective Forms

Positiveneu
Comparativeneuer
Superlativeneusten

Frequently asked questions

What does "neu" mean in English?
"neu" means new, recent, or fresh. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "neu"?
"neu" is pronounced /nɔɪ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "neu"?
The comparative of "neu" is "neuer" and the superlative is "neusten".
What part of speech is "neu"?
"neu" is a adjective in German.

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