der Neuling
Translation
newcomer, novice, beginner, rookie
Examples
Er ist ein Neuling in diesem Job.
He is a newcomer to this job.
Als Neuling fühlt man sich oft unsicher.
As a novice, one often feels insecure.
Grammar Patterns
a newcomer ((in sth.dat)) a newcomer in sth. He is a newcomer in politics.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Anfänger, Beginner; Antonyms: Experte, Profi
Etymology
Composed of 'neu' (new) and the suffix '-ling', which denotes a person with a certain quality.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'new-ling', a small, new person in a group. Similar to the English 'newbie' or 'duckling'.