Polish · Adjectives
nowy
new
Beginneradjective
Definition
Recently made or bought.
Example
Mam nowy telefon.
I have a new phone.
Etymology
'Nowy' comes from the Proto-Slavic *novъ, which also means 'new'. This adjective has consistently represented the concept of novelty across its historical evolution in Polish.
How & Where It’s Used
'Nowy' is utilized in both formal and informal contexts in spoken and written language, prevalent throughout Poland with no major regional variations.