das Neuland
Translation
new territory, uncharted territory, virgin soil
Examples
Für sie war das Internet komplettes Neuland.
For her, the internet was completely new territory.
Die Firma betritt mit diesem Produkt Neuland.
The company is breaking new ground with this product.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is Neuland for ((sb.)) (sth.) is new territory for (sb.) For me, quantum physics is new territory.
to enter Neuland to break new ground With this technology, we are breaking new ground.
Similar Words
Synonyms: uncharted territory, new field; Antonyms: familiar ground, known territory
Etymology
Composed of 'neu' (new) and 'Land' (land). Literally 'new land'.
Memory Tips
Think of explorers discovering 'new land'. Also famous from Angela Merkel's quote about the internet being 'Neuland' for everyone.