newer
English
Etymology
From Middle English newer, newere, from Old English nīwra, from Proto-Germanic *niwizô (“newer”), comparative of Proto-Germanic *niwjaz (“new”), equivalent to new + -er. Cognate with West Frisian nijere (“newer”), Dutch nieuwere (“newer”), German neuer (“newer”), Danish nyere (“newer”), Swedish nyare (“newer”), Icelandic nýrri (“newer”).
Pronunciation
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈnjuː.ə/
- (US) IPA(key): /ˈn(j)u.ɚ/
German
Adjective
newer
- inflection of new:
- strong/mixed nominative masculine singular
- strong genitive/dative feminine singular
- strong genitive plural
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