der Neumond
Translation
new moon
Examples
Bei Neumond ist der Himmel besonders dunkel.
At new moon, the sky is particularly dark.
Der nächste Neumond ist in zwei Wochen.
The next new moon is in two weeks.
Grammar Patterns
at new moon At new moon, we see no stars.
Similar Words
Antonym: Vollmond (full moon)
Etymology
Composed of 'neu' (new) and 'Mond' (moon). Literally 'new moon'.
Memory Tips
It's the 'new' start of the moon's cycle, hence 'Neumond'.