но́вый
nóvyj
The English word "new" is translated into Russian as но́вый (nóvyj).
но́вый describes something that was recently made or created. In certain contexts, it can also imply that something is "different" or "another," such as in the phrase новый способ (a new/different way).
Meaning: recently made or created (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use но́вая for feminine nouns, но́вое for neuter nouns and но́вые for plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is nóvyj.
Did you know?
- The term ново́дел refers to a 'new' object made to look old, often used to describe fake antiques or forged documents.
- The word но́вый is a cognate of the English word 'new' because both descend from the Proto-Indo-European root *néwos.
- A person who is a 'newbie' or a beginner in a hobby is often called a новичок, which is a noun derived from the same root as 'new'.
Examples in context
- новая книгаNew book
- новая машинаNew car
- первоначальная идеяAn original idea
- Новый домNew house
- Новые фильмыNew movies
- Это мой но́вый телефон.Eto moy novyy telefon.This is my new phone.
- Мы купили но́вый дом.My kupili novyy dom.We bought a new house.
Example conversation
Ekaterina and Andrey are talking in a cafe about his belongings.
- Андрей AndreyСмотри, какой но́вый ноутбук!Smotri, kakoy novyy noutbuk!Look, what a new laptop!
- Екатерина EkaterinaАндрей, он очень красивый.Andrey, on ochen' krasivyy.Andrey, it is very beautiful.
- Андрей AndreyДа, я купил его вчера.Da, ya kupil yego vchera.Yes, I bought it yesterday.
- Екатерина EkaterinaПоздравляю тебя с покупкой!Pozdravlyayu tebya s pokupkoy!Congratulations on your purchase!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “new” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
