English–German

“beginner” in German

German

AlsoAnfänger

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈnɔʏ̯lɪŋ/

Example

Ich bin ein Neuling in diesem Kurs.

I'm a beginner in this course.

Illustration for Neuling (beginner)

How to say “beginner” in German

“Beginner” in German is Neuling.

A person at the edge of an unfamiliar group, watching closely while learning how things work.

Full entry for Neuling: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Neuling

Ich fühle mich als Neuling im Team.

I feel like a beginner on the team.

Tips for using Neuling

  • Neuling is masculine, with the plural Neulinge, and can describe both a newcomer to a group and a beginner in a subject.

Other German words for “beginner”

Viele Anfänger haben Fragen.

Many beginners have questions.

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