die Neuigkeit, -en
news
Etwas, das frisch oder gerade erst passiert ist und noch nicht lange bekannt ist.
The German word "Neuigkeit" is a noun composed of "neu" (new) and the suffix "-igkeit" (which turns adjectives into nouns indicating a state or quality). It means "news," "piece of news," or "novelty."
Similar words:
- Nachricht (message/news)
- Neuheit (novelty/newness)
- Information (information)
Differences:
- Neuigkeit often refers to new or fresh information, news, or developments.
- Nachricht commonly means a message or short news item.
- Neuheit stresses something novel or a new invention rather than general news.
- Information is broader, referring to any kind of data or facts.
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Examples
Hast du schon von der Neuigkeit gehört?noun
Have you already heard about the news?
Die Neuigkeit überraschte alle.noun
The news surprised everyone.
Eine Neuigkeit hat sich schnell verbreitet.noun
A piece of news spread quickly.
Eine Neuigkeit hat unser letztes Treffen dominiert.noun
A piece of news dominated our last meeting.
Ich habe ein paar interessante Neuigkeiten für euch.noun
I have some interesting news for you.
Wegen dieser Neuigkeit konnte sie nicht schlafen.noun
Because of this news, she couldn't sleep.
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