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A new, previously unknown piece of information or news, often from one's personal circle. It is often used in the plural.
Hast du schon die großen Neuigkeiten gehört? Anna und Tom heiraten!
Have you already heard the big news? Anna and Tom are getting married!
'Neuigkeit' (piece of news) is derived from the adjective 'neu' (new). The ending '-igkeit' is often used to form nouns from adjectives that describe a quality or thing.
Jede kleine Neuigkeit über das Projekt ist für uns wichtig.
Every little piece of news about the project is important to us.
Although there is a singular form, the word is very often used in the plural, 'Neuigkeiten'. It then means 'news' or 'new information' in general.
Wir haben bei einem Kaffee die neuesten Neuigkeiten ausgetauscht.
We exchanged the latest news over coffee.
Common verbs used with 'Neuigkeiten' (news) are 'erfahren' (to find out), 'hören' (to hear), 'erzählen' (to tell), and 'austauschen' (to exchange).
Ich muss dir unbedingt die neuesten Neuigkeiten erzählen!
I absolutely have to tell you the latest news!
development
'die Entwicklung' and 'die Neuigkeit' can both be used when talking about new information. 'die Neuigkeit' is a new piece of news or information, often from one's personal circle. 'Entwicklungen' is used more when a situation has changed and you are reporting on the current state of affairs, for example in politics, work, or a project. The words can be confused because both express something new. A practical guide: a 'Neuigkeit' is more like a single piece of news. 'Entwicklungen' are more like new steps or changes in an ongoing situation.
Der Chef erzählt bei der Arbeit eine Neuigkeit über das Sommerfest.
At work, the boss shares some news about the summer party.
Zu Hause verfolgen wir die neuesten Entwicklungen vor der Reise.
At home, we are following the latest developments before the trip.