beginner

English

Etymology

From Middle English begynner, equivalent to begin +‎ -er.

Pronunciation

Noun

beginner (plural beginners)

  1. Someone who is just starting at something, or has only recently started.
    I'm new to learning Japanese: I'm just a beginner.
  2. Someone who sets something in motion.
    The beginner of the games lit the ceremonial torch.

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Further reading

  • beginner in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
  • beginner in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911

Anagrams

Dutch

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /bəˈɣɪnnər/
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Noun

beginner m (plural beginners, diminutive beginnertje n)

  1. Someone who is just starting something, or has only recently started (similar to English)
    Hij kan goed schaken voor een beginner - He plays chess well for a beginner
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