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die Neuheit
novelty
The quality of being new, unknown, or different.
example
Am Anfang war die Arbeit spannend, aber die Neuheit verflog schnell.
At first, the work was exciting, but the novelty quickly wore off.
die Neuheit
novelty
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Usage tips
Word formation
'Die Neuheit' (novelty) is derived from the adjective 'neu' (new) with the ending '-heit'. The ending '-heit' forms feminine nouns that describe a quality or state.
EXAMPLE
Die Neuheit dieser Technologie begeistert die Experten.
The novelty of this technology excites the experts.
Context clue
The abstract quality (meaning 1) is usually uncountable and appears in the singular. A new product (meaning 2) is countable and is very often used in the plural ('Neuheiten' — new products), especially in the context of trade fairs and markets.
EXAMPLE
Der Reiz der Neuheit lässt mit der Zeit oft nach.
The appeal of novelty often fades over time.
Typical collocations
In the sense of a new product, the word is often used in marketing and technology. Typical combinations are 'eine technische Neuheit' (a technical innovation), 'eine Weltneuheit' (a world first), or 'Neuheiten präsentieren' (to present new products).
EXAMPLE
Dieses Smartphone ist die absolute Neuheit auf dem Markt.
This smartphone is the absolute new product on the market.
Compare with
Neuheit vs Erfindung
invention
'die Erfindung' and 'die Neuheit' can both refer to something new. However, 'Erfindung' is more specific: someone has developed something that did not exist before. 'Neuheit' can be more general. It can mean the quality of being new, or a new product that has just become available. Learners may confuse the words because an invention is often also a novelty. But not every novelty is a real invention; sometimes it is just a new version or a new offering.
Neuheit
Auf der Messe zeigen viele Firmen ihre technischen Neuheiten.
At the trade fair, many companies are showing their new technical products.
Erfindung
Diese Erfindung kann in Zukunft viel Energie sparen.
This invention could save a lot of energy in the future.
In real life
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