die Neuheit
Translation
novelty, newness, innovation, new product
Examples
Diese Erfindung ist eine absolute Neuheit.
This invention is an absolute novelty.
Die Neuheit des Produkts zog viele Kunden an.
The newness of the product attracted many customers.
Grammar Patterns
to be a novelty etw. ist eine Neuheit This invention is a novelty.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Innovation, Novum; Antonyms: antiquity, banality
Etymology
Composed of 'neu' (new) and the suffix '-heit', which forms abstract nouns, similar to '-ness' or '-hood' in English. Literally 'new-ness'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'Neuheit' as the quality of being new, an innovation or a novel concept. It's more abstract than a piece of news.