der Frischling
Translation
young wild boar, piglet (of a wild boar), novice, rookie
Examples
Ein Frischling folgte seiner Mutter durch den Wald.
A young wild boar followed its mother through the forest.
Als Frischling an der Uni kannte er niemanden.
As a freshman at the university, he didn't know anyone.
Grammar Patterns
((as subject/object)) young wild boar, novice ... We saw a Frischling in the forest.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Wildschweinferkel (boar piglet), Anfänger (beginner), Neuling (newcomer)
Etymology
From 'frisch' (fresh, new) + '-ling' (a suffix denoting a young or small being). Literally a 'fresh one' or 'new one'.
Memory Tips
Picture a 'fresh' little piglet with stripes, new to the world. Or, picture a 'fresh' face, a rookie at a new job or university.