das Novum
Translation
novelty, new thing, unprecedented event
Examples
Das war ein echtes Novum in der Politik.
That was a real novelty in politics.
Die Technologie stellt ein technisches Novum dar.
The technology represents a technical novelty.
Grammar Patterns
to be a novelty ein Novum sein That was a real novelty in politics.
to represent a novelty ein Novum darstellen The technology represents a technical novelty.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Neuheit, Neuerung
Etymology
From Latin 'novum' (new).
Memory Tips
Think of the English word 'novel' (as in 'a novel idea') or 'innovation'.