nieuweling

Dutch

Etymology

From nieuw (“new”) +‎ -e +‎ -ling. More at newling.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈniʋəˌlɪŋ/
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Noun

nieuweling m (plural nieuwelingen, diminutive nieuwelingetje n)

A newcomer, newbie, new (often inexperienced) user, member etc.
A novice, beginner, greenhorn, inexperienced player, participant etc.

Synonyms

(newcomer) nieuwkomer m
(novice) beginneling m, beginner m, groentje n

Related terms

nieuwlichter m
leerling m

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