Neuwertigem

Neuwertigem is a grammatical form of the German adjective neuwertig, which describes something that is “like new” or in a like-new condition. The base adjective neuwertig indicates that an item is not brand-new but appears very close to new in terms of condition. Neuwertigem is the dative singular masculine or neuter form of this adjective, used after prepositions or verbs that require the dative case, for example: in neuwertigem Zustand (in a like-new condition).

In everyday use, neuwertig is commonly found in product descriptions, catalogs, and valuations for second-hand goods, especially vehicles, electronics, furniture, and other consumer items. Phrases such as Der Wagen ist in neuwertigem Zustand or Die Ware wird in neuwertigem Zustand geliefert are typical ways sellers convey a high level of condition without claiming absolute brand-new status. The term helps differentiate from merely gebraucht (used) or von neu (brand-new) statuses, providing a nuanced description of wear and condition.

Etymology and related terms: neuwertig is formed from neu (new) and wertig (worthy/value), conveying the sense of “worth being new” or “like-new.” Related terms include neuwertig (the base form), wie neu (as new), and gebraucht (used). The adjective can be declined in other cases and genders, yielding forms such as neuwertiges Auto (nominative neuter) or in neuwertigen Zustand (different case forms), depending on the grammatical context.

See also: wie neu, gebraucht, neu.