New York
/n(j)uˈjɔrk/neuter
The English phrase "new york" is translated into German as New York. If unsure, use New York. Wiktionary also lists New-York and Neuyork.
Meaning: state of the United States of America (name)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| New York | /n(j)uˈjɔrk/ /nyˈjɔrk/ |
neuter |
| New-York | neuter | |
| Neuyork | neuter, obsolete |
New York refers to the state of the United States of America.
Which one should you use?
New York is the standard modern spelling. New-York is an older or alternative orthographic variant that is sometimes seen in German texts. Neuyork is an obsolete spelling.
How does it change in a sentence?
As a neuter proper noun, you can indicate possession or the genitive case by adding an -s to the name, resulting in New Yorks.
How do you pronounce it?
/n(j)uˈjɔrk/
Did you know?
- In German, a person from New York is called a New Yorker, but the word is also used as a common noun to describe any typical 'New York style' object or trend.
- While English speakers use 'New York' to refer to both the city and the state, German speakers often add the word Bundesstaat (state) or Stadt (city) to avoid ambiguity in formal writing.
- Because New York is treated as a neuter noun in German, you would say das neue New York if you were describing a 'new version' of the city, rather than using it as a name.
Examples in context
- Wie war New York?How was New York?This sentence is useful for asking about a past experience in New York.Tatoeba #4538289 by Esperantostern, translation #2774667 by Hybrid
- Er wohnt in New York.He lives in New York.This sentence is useful for stating that someone resides in New York.Tatoeba #4948884 by l4t3, translation #4943347 by AlanF_US
- Wir leben in New York.We live in New York.This sentence is useful for stating that a group lives in New York.Tatoeba #4774434 by Tamy, translation #464410 by lukaszpp
- Die Reise führt uns nach New York.The trip takes us to New York.
- Ich fliege nächste Woche nach NY.I'm flying to NY next week.
- Lass uns mal nach New York City fahren!Let's go to New York City sometime!
- Ich habe gehört, der Big Apple schläft nie!I heard the Big Apple never sleeps!
- 209 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Julian and Laura are talking about their travel plans.
- JulianWillst du nach New York fliegen?Do you want to fly to New York?
- LauraJa, ich liebe New York.Yes, I love New York.
- JulianDort ist es sehr groß.It is very big there.
- LauraDas stimmt, Julian.That's true, Julian.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “new york” translations and entries New York, Neuyork, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
