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greenhorn in German

greenhorn in German is Grünschnabel, Gelbschnabel — greenhorn means a person who is new to a job, activity, or situation and lacks experience.

greenhorn in German

Grünschnabel
noun
(chiefly, US) An inexperienced person; a novice, beginner, or newcomer.
Gelbschnabel
noun
(chiefly, US) An inexperienced person; a novice, beginner, or newcomer.

What does "greenhorn" mean?

  1. noun A person who is new to a job, activity, or situation and lacks experience.
    "As a greenhorn on the ranch, he had a lot to learn about handling cattle."
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greenhorn in a sentence

  • As a greenhorn on the ranch, he had a lot to learn about handling cattle.
  • The veteran cops teased the greenhorn about his first day nerves.

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What is "greenhorn" in German?

"greenhorn" in German is Grünschnabel, Gelbschnabel. greenhorn means: A person who is new to a job, activity, or situation and lacks experience.

How do you use "greenhorn" in a sentence?

Example: "As a greenhorn on the ranch, he had a lot to learn about handling cattle." In German, "greenhorn" is Grünschnabel, Gelbschnabel.

Are there other ways to say "greenhorn" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "greenhorn": Grünschnabel, Gelbschnabel.

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