der Einsteiger
Translation
beginner, novice, newcomer, entry-level user
Examples
Dieser Kurs ist für Einsteiger geeignet.
This course is suitable for beginners.
Als Einsteiger machte er viele Fehler.
As a newcomer, he made many mistakes.
Das ist ein gutes Handy für Einsteiger.
This is a good cell phone for beginners.
Grammar Patterns
für Einsteiger for beginners The book is written for beginners.
Einsteiger in+4 beginner in sth. He is a beginner in programming.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Anfänger, Neuling; Antonyms: Experte, Profi, Fortgeschrittener
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'einsteigen' (to get on, to enter) plus the '-er' suffix, which denotes a person. So, it's someone who 'enters into' something new.
Memory Tips
Imagine someone 'stepping in' ('einsteigen') to a new activity. They are an 'Einsteiger'.