das Neuland
Translation
new territory, uncharted territory, virgin soil
Examples
Für sie war das Internet komplettes Neuland.
For her, the internet was completely uncharted territory.
Die Firma betritt mit diesem Produkt Neuland.
The company is entering new territory with this product.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is Neuland for ((sb.)) (sth.) is uncharted territory for (sb.) For me, quantum physics is uncharted territory.
to enter Neuland to enter new territory With this technology, we are entering new territory.
Similar Words
Synonyms: uncharted territory, new field; Antonyms: familiar ground, known territory
Etymology
A compound of 'neu' (new) and 'Land' (land). It literally means 'new land'.
Memory Tips
Imagine an astronaut stepping onto a new planet, which is 'Neuland'. The word was famously used by Angela Merkel regarding the internet.