der Neumond
new moon
The phase of the Moon when its side illuminated by the Sun is not visible from Earth.
EXAMPLE
Bei Neumond ist der Mond am Nachthimmel nicht zu sehen.
During a new moon, the Moon cannot be seen in the night sky.
der Neumond
new moon
der Neumond
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Neumond, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| genitive | des Neumonds |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Neumond | – |
| accusative | den Neumond | – |
| dative | dem Neumond | – |
| genitive | des Neumonds des Neumondes | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Neumond' (new moon) is made up of 'neu' (new) and 'Mond' (moon). The word refers to the beginning of a new lunar cycle.
EXAMPLE
Der Neumond markiert den Beginn eines neuen Mondzyklus.
The new moon marks the beginning of a new lunar cycle.
Typical time expression
The phrase 'bei Neumond' (during a new moon) is often used to refer to a specific time or phase. It commonly appears in sentences about observations, natural phenomena, or traditional activities.
EXAMPLE
Bei Neumond ist der Himmel besonders dunkel.
During a new moon, the sky is especially dark.
Calendar context
In astronomical calendars and apps, 'Neumond' (new moon) is often listed as an event with a specific date and time.
EXAMPLE
Im Kalender ist der nächste Neumond für den 8. April eingetragen.
The next new moon is listed in the calendar for April 8.
In real life
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