neuerdings
recently
Since a short time ago; lately. Expresses that something has only recently started or is different than before.
EXAMPLE
Neuerdings trinke ich meinen Kaffee immer ohne Zucker.
Recently, I always drink my coffee without sugar.
neuerdings
recently
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Meanings
Usage tips
Sentence position
As an adverb, 'neuerdings' (recently/lately) can stand in different positions in the sentence. It often comes at the beginning of the sentence (position 1), followed directly by the verb. But it can also stand after the verb in the middle of the sentence.
EXAMPLE
Neuerdings fahre ich mit dem Fahrrad zur Arbeit.
Recently, I have been riding my bike to work.
Usage note
'Neuerdings' (recently/lately) is often used to express a contrast or change from a previous habit or earlier state. It implies that something used to be different.
EXAMPLE
Früher hat er nie gekocht, aber neuerdings probiert er oft neue Rezepte aus.
He never used to cook, but recently he has often been trying out new recipes.
Word structure
The word 'neuerdings' (recently/lately) is derived from 'neue Dinge' (new things). So it describes a situation that has come about through new circumstances or habits.
EXAMPLE
Mein Nachbar hat neuerdings ein Elektroauto.
My neighbor recently got an electric car.
Compare with
neuerdings vs jetzt
now
Jetzt refers to the current point in time and can highlight a direct change from before. Neuerdings means that something began a short time ago and has been observed since then. Neuerdings is therefore more suitable for a new habit or development.
neuerdings
Mia fährt neuerdings mit dem Bus zur Arbeit.
Mia has recently started taking the bus to work.
jetzt
Nach ihrem Umzug fährt Mia jetzt mit dem Bus zur Arbeit.
Since moving, Mia now takes the bus to work.
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