German Conversation · Level 137
30 words
German word
Neuzugang
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈnɔɪ̯ˌtsuːgaŋ/
Meaning
- masculine nounnew member
Example
Unser Neuzugang stellt sich heute vor.
Our new member is introducing themselves today.
More examples
Der Neuzugang im Laden war innerhalb eines Tages ausverkauft.
The new arrival at the store sold out within a day.
Core concept
A newcomer crossing into an established group or lineup, whether a person or a product.
Common phrases
Neuzugang im Laden
new arrival at the store
einen Neuzugang begrüßen
welcome a new member
Neuzugang der Woche
new member of the week
Similar words
Neuling: A person new to a group and still lacking experience.
Neuankömmling: A person who has recently arrived in a place or joined a group.
Anfänger: A person just starting to learn or work with little experience.
Einsteiger: A person newly taking part in a field or activity.
Definition in German
Wort für eine Person oder Sache, die erst kürzlich in eine Gruppe, ein Team oder ins Sortiment aufgenommen wurde.
Word origin
Neuzugang combines Neu ('new') with Zugang ('access' or 'entry'), so the compound names something that has newly gained entry.
Usage tips
- Neuzugang is masculine, with the plural Neuzugänge; its case forms include ein Neuzugang and einen Neuzugang.