German word

neuerlich

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈnɔʏ̯ɐlɪç/

Meaning

  • adverbrecently

Example

Ich habe ihn neuerlich gesehen.

I saw him recently.

Illustration for neuerlich (recently)

More examples

Das Thema wurde neuerlich diskutiert.

The topic was recently discussed.

Core concept

Something has happened in the near past, or a familiar event has returned for another occurrence.

Common phrases

  • neuerlich diskutiert

    recently discussed

  • neuerlich geprüft

    recently reviewed

  • neuerlich veröffentlicht

    recently published

Similar words

neulich: Recently, in a natural, conversational way.
kürzlich: Recently, stated as a factual matter in somewhat formal language.
vor kurzem: Only a short time ago.
neuerdings: In a recent period, describing a new trend or habit that continues.

Definition in German

In jüngster Zeit passiert; gelegentlich auch gebraucht, um eine Wiederholung oder ein erneutes Auftreten zu betonen.

Word origin

Neuerlich is built from neu ('new') and the suffix -lich, whose older form niuwelich developed into the modern adverb with recent and renewed meanings.

Usage tips

  • In everyday speech, neulich is usually the more natural choice for 'recently', while neuerlich often sounds formal and may suggest recurrence.

Other meanings

  • againadverb

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