nieuweling

Dutch

Etymology

From nieuw +‎ -e- +‎ -ling.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈniu̯əˌlɪŋ/

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• Hyphenation: nieu‧we‧ling

Noun

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

• Afrikaans: nuweling