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
From 'neu' (new) + the suffix '-heit' (forms abstract nouns, like '-ness'). It literally means 'newness'.
Memory Tips
Remember 'Neuheit' refers to the state of being new or a novel item itself, like a technological innovation. Distinguish it from 'Neuigkeit' (a piece of news).