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rookie in German

rookie in German is Frischling, Anfänger, Neuling — rookie means someone new to a job, sport, or team; a first-year professional or a novice.

rookie in German

Frischling
noun
An inexperienced recruit, especially in the police or armed forces.
Anfänger
noun
A novice.
Neuling
noun
A novice.
Neuzugang
noun
An athlete either new to the sport or to a team or in his/her first year of professional competition, especially said of baseball, basketball, hockey and American football players.

What does "rookie" mean?

  1. noun Someone new to a job, sport, or team; a first-year professional or a novice.
    "The rookie quarterback threw three touchdowns in his first start."
  2. adj Inexperienced or new to a role.
    "It was a rookie mistake to forget the safety check."

rookie in a sentence

  • The rookie quarterback threw three touchdowns in his first start.
  • As a rookie officer, she was paired with an experienced partner.
  • It was a rookie mistake to forget the safety check.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "rookie" in German?

"rookie" in German is Frischling, Anfänger, Neuling. rookie means: Someone new to a job, sport, or team; a first-year professional or a novice.

How do you use "rookie" in a sentence?

Example: "The rookie quarterback threw three touchdowns in his first start." In German, "rookie" is Frischling, Anfänger, Neuling.

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

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "rookie": Frischling, Anfänger, Neuling, Neuzugang.

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