nieuwere

Nieuwere is a Dutch adjective in the comparative degree meaning “more new” or “newer.” It is derived from the adjective nieuw (new) and is used to compare two items or states with a sense of greater novelty.

In modern Dutch, the comparative of nieuw is commonly formed as nieuwer, but nieuwere is a well-attested spelling, especially in attributive position directly before a noun. For example: deze nieuwere versie (this newer version) or de nieuwere generatie (the newer generation). The spelling can vary by style and region, and both nieuwer and nieuwere may be heard in everyday language, with nieuwer often favored in speech and nieuwere appearing more in formal writing or certain dialects.

The superlative form is nieuwste (the newest). Nieuw is part of a broader family of words around renewal and invention, including vernieuwen (to renew) and vernieuwing (renewal), which are commonly used in technical, business, and cultural contexts.

Usage notes:

- Nieuwere is typically used when making a direct comparison and emphasizing increased novelty.

- It commonly precedes the noun it modifies in definite phrases: de nieuwere versie, de nieuwere generatie.

- In some contexts, especially casual speech, speakers may opt for nieuwer, though both forms aim to convey the same comparative meaning.

See also:

- nieuw, nieuwste

- vernieuwen, vernieuwing

- Dutch comparative and superlative forms

Overall, nieuwere is a standard, widely understood way to express “newer” in Dutch, with stylistic variation across contexts.