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neu

English translation of neu

new

The German word 'neu' is used to describe something that is recently made, discovered, or created. It can also be used to express that something is fresh, modern, or not previously known or used. In context, 'neu' can be used in sentences like 'Ich habe ein neues Auto gekauft' (I have bought a new car) or 'Das ist eine neue Idee' (That is a new idea).


Example sentences using: neu

Ich habe ein neues Auto gekauft

English translation of Ich habe ein neues Auto gekauft

I bought a new car

In this example, 'neues' is the neuter singular accusative form of 'neu' to agree with 'Auto'. The sentence follows a simple subject-verb-object format.

Der neue Film war fantastisch

English translation of Der neue Film war fantastisch

The new movie was fantastic

In this example, 'neue' is the masculine singular nominative form of 'neu' to agree with 'Film'. It tells that a movie (the Film) is new and was fantastic.

Sie hat einen neuen Job gefunden

English translation of Sie hat einen neuen Job gefunden

She found a new job

In this example, 'neuen' is the masculine singular accusative form of 'neu' to agree with 'Job'. The phrase is about a woman who has found a new job.

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