nieuweling

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Dutch

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Etymology

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From nieuw +‎ -e- +‎ -ling.

Pronunciation

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

Noun

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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

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  • Afrikaans: nuweling