German word

erneut

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛɐ̯ˈnɔʏ̯t/

Meaning

  • adverbagain

Example

Können Sie das erneut erklären?

Could you explain that again?

Illustration for erneut (again)

More examples

Bitte erklären Sie das erneut.

Please explain that again.

Core concept

A finished action is put into motion once more, without changing what happened before.

Common phrases

  • erneut erklären

    explain again

  • erneut versuchen

    try again

  • erneut anrufen

    call again

Similar words

nochmal: Again, using a common casual spoken form.
noch einmal: One more time, suitable for speech or writing.
wieder: Again, when something happens or is done another time.

Definition in German

Wieder; etwas, das vorher geschehen ist, noch einmal tun oder wieder auftreten lassen

Word origin

Erneut is formed from er- and neu with the historical ending -t, expressing something made new or done again.

Usage tips

  • Erneut has a formal written tone, while nochmal and noch einmal are more natural in casual conversation.

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