New to this Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈnju/, /ˈnu/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈðɪs/, /ðɪs

NYOO (or NOO) - tuh - THIS

UK

njˈuː/ /tˈuː/ /ðˈɪs

nyoo - TOO - THIS

Definition

Used to say that someone does not have much experience with a particular activity, situation, or topic.

Usage & Nuances

Informal, often used to admit inexperience in a friendly way. Commonly follows "I'm" (e.g., "I'm new to this"). Can be used for jobs, hobbies, technology, or any unfamiliar situation.

• Spanish: nuevo en esto
• Portuguese (BR): novo nisso - novo(a) nisso
• Portuguese (PT): novo nisto - nova nisto
• Chinese (Simplified): 对此很新 - 这是新手
• Chinese (Traditional): 對此很新 - 這是新手
• Hindi: इसमें नया हूँ
• Arabic: جديد على هذا
• Bengali: এমনি (কিছুতে) নতুন
• Russian: не разбираюсь в этом - только начал разбираться
• Japanese: これに慣れていない - 初心者
• Vietnamese: còn mới với việc này - chưa có kinh nghiệm với việc này
• Korean: 이것에 익숙하지 않다 - 처음이다
• Turkish: bunda yeni - bu konuda acemi
• Urdu: اس معاملے میں نیا - اس میں ناتجربہ کار
• Indonesian: masih baru dalam hal ini - belum berpengalaman dengan ini

Example Sentences

I'm new to this job.

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She is new to this city.

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I'm still new to this technology.

basic

Sorry if I ask too many questions—I'm new to this.

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Everyone was patient because they knew I was new to this.

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I make mistakes sometimes—I'm still new to this.

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