nieuweling

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From nieuw +‎ -e- +‎ -ling.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈniu̯əˌlɪŋ/
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  • Hyphenation: nieu‧we‧ling

Noun[edit]

nieuweling m (plural nieuwelingen, diminutive nieuwelingetje n)

  1. A newcomer, newbie, new (often inexperienced) user, member etc.
    Synonym: nieuwkomer
  2. A novice, beginner, greenhorn, inexperienced player, participant etc.
    Synonyms: beginneling, beginner, groentje

Descendants[edit]

  • Afrikaans: nuweling
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