German Conversation · Level 102
57 words
German word
Neue
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈnɔɪ̯ə/
Meaning
- noun (m./f.)newcomer
Example
Die Neue stellt sich kurz vor.
The newcomer briefly introduces herself.
More examples
Die Nachbarn luden die Neue in der Nachbarschaft zum Kaffee ein.
The neighbors invited the new face in the neighborhood over for coffee.
Core concept
A new face has just joined a class, workplace, or other group and is meeting its members.
Common phrases
die Neue in der Nachbarschaft
the new face in the neighborhood
die Neue in der Runde
the new face in the group
Similar words
Neuling: A person new to a place, group, or activity.
Neueinsteigerin: A woman just beginning in a new job or activity.
Neuzugang: A recent addition to a group or workplace.
Definition in German
Bezeichnet eine Person, die neu in einer Gruppe, Firma oder Klasse ist; steht als substantiviertes Adjektiv meist mit Artikel (die Neue, der Neue).
Word origin
German forms Neue by using neu as an adjective noun, so the word retains adjective-style endings while being capitalized.
Usage tips
- As a substantivized adjective, Neue changes its ending with case, as in die Neue and mit der Neuen.