novice
word
Definition
A novice is someone who is new to a job, activity, or subject and does not have much experience yet.
Usage & Nuances
'Novice' is formal and often used in contexts like jobs, hobbies, or sports. Similar words: 'beginner' (more common), 'rookie' (informal, often for sports), 'amateur' (not professional). 'Novice' is less commonly used in casual conversation.
Spanish: principiante - novatoPortuguese (BR): iniciante - novatoPortuguese (PT): principiante - novatoChinese (Simplified): 新手 - 初学者Chinese (Traditional): 新手 - 初學者Hindi: नवसिखिया - शुरुआतीArabic: مبتدئ - جديدBengali: নবিস - নতুন ব্যক্তি - শিক্ষানবিসRussian: новичокJapanese: 初心者Vietnamese: người mớiKorean: 초보자 - 신참Turkish: acemi - yeni başlayanUrdu: نوآموز - مبتدیIndonesian: pemula
Example Sentences
He is a novice at painting.
basic
As a novice, she asked many questions in class.
basic
The soccer team welcomed the novice players.
basic
When I first started driving, I was a total novice.
natural
It’s tough being a novice in a room full of experts.
natural
Don't worry about mistakes—every novice feels nervous at first.
natural