Fledgling: meaning, definitions and examples
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fledgling
[ ˈflɛdʒlɪŋ ]
inexperienced bird
A young bird that has just acquired its feathers and is learning to fly. Fledglings are often seen hopping around on the ground or perched on branches, practicing their flying skills.
Synonyms
juvenile bird, young bird
Examples of usage
- The fledgling robin was trying to fly for the first time.
- The nest was full of chirping fledglings waiting for their mother to return with food.
inexperienced person
A person who is new or inexperienced in a particular activity or field. Fledglings are often eager to learn and develop their skills.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- As a fledgling journalist, she was excited to cover her first story.
- The company welcomed the fledgling engineer to their team.
Translations
Translations of the word "fledgling" in other languages:
🇵🇹 pássaro jovem
🇮🇳 नवजात पक्षी
🇩🇪 Jungvogel
🇮🇩 anak burung
🇺🇦 пташеня
🇵🇱 młody ptak
🇯🇵 ひな鳥
🇫🇷 oiseau novice
🇪🇸 pájaro joven
🇹🇷 yavru kuş
🇰🇷 아기 새
🇸🇦 فرخ الطائر
🇨🇿 mladý pták
🇸🇰 mladý vták
🇨🇳 雏鸟
🇸🇮 mlada ptica
🇮🇸 ungur fugl
🇰🇿 жас құс
🇬🇪 ახალგაზრდა ჩიტი
🇦🇿 cavan quş
🇲🇽 pájaro joven
Word origin
The word 'fledgling' originated in the late 16th century from the Middle English word 'fleedged,' which meant having feathers or wings to fly. It is derived from the Old English word 'fledgan,' meaning to fly. Over time, 'fledgling' expanded its meaning to refer to both young birds learning to fly and inexperienced individuals learning new skills or trades.