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.not existing before; just created or obtained(general)

a.recently made or acquired

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

b.recent, just happened

Gibt es etwas Neues?—Is there anything new?

2.not known or experienced before(unfamiliar, never experienced before)

a.not known from earlier

Das ist für mich ganz neu.—This is completely new to me.

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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