German Conversation · Level 105
58 words
German word
neuerdings
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈnɔɪ̯ɐˈdɪŋs/
Meaning
- adverbrecently
Example
Ich habe neuerdings mehr Zeit.
I have had more time recently.
More examples
neuerdings arbeiten viele Leute im Homeoffice.
Lately, many people work from home.
Core concept
Something has become true only lately, with the new state still relevant now.
Common phrases
neuerdings öfter
more often lately
neuerdings vermehrt
increasingly lately
Similar words
in letzter Zeit: Refers to ongoing circumstances or actions during the recent past.
seit Kurzem: Indicates that a state started only a short time ago and still holds.
kürzlich: Points to something that occurred at a recent moment.
letztens: A casual way to mention something that happened not long ago.
Definition in German
Sagt aus, dass etwas erst vor kurzem begonnen hat und häufig noch andauert.
Word origin
Neuerdings is an inherited German adverb whose Middle High German predecessor niuwerdinge meant 'in more recent times'.
Usage tips
- English 'recently' can describe a single past occurrence, but neuerdings commonly introduces a continuing change in present circumstances.