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beginner

 

[ bɪˈɡɪnər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in education

A person just starting to learn or do something

Synonyms

learner, novice, novitiate

Examples of usage

  • She is a beginner in Spanish language classes.
  • As a beginner, he struggled with the basics of coding.
Context #2 | Noun

in sports

A person who is new to or inexperienced in a sport or activity

Synonyms

newcomer, novice, rookie

Examples of usage

  • He is a beginner in skiing, so he is taking lessons.
  • As a beginner in tennis, she is still working on her serve.

Translations

Translations of the word "beginner" in other languages:

🇵🇹 iniciante

🇮🇳 शुरुआत

🇩🇪 Anfänger

🇮🇩 pemula

🇺🇦 початківець

🇵🇱 początkujący

🇯🇵 初心者 (しょしんしゃ)

🇫🇷 débutant

🇪🇸 principiante

🇹🇷 başlangıç

🇰🇷 초보자 (choboja)

🇸🇦 مبتدئ

🇨🇿 začátečník

🇸🇰 začiatočník

🇨🇳 初学者 (chū xué zhě)

🇸🇮 začetnik

🇮🇸 byrjandi

🇰🇿 бастапқы

🇬🇪 დამწყები

🇦🇿 başlanğıc

🇲🇽 principiante

Etymology

The word 'beginner' originated from the Old English word 'beginnere', which was derived from the verb 'begin'. It has been used in the English language for centuries to refer to someone who is starting to learn or do something. The concept of being a beginner is universal across cultures and has always been associated with the idea of starting out on a new journey or endeavor.

See also: begin, beginners, beginning.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,304, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.