recruits
word · lemma: recruit
Definition
People who have just joined an organization, group, or the military. It also refers to new members who are still learning or training.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in a military context, but also for companies, sports teams, or any group. Plural form. "New recruits" is common. Don't confuse with "recruit" as a verb (to bring in new members).
Spanish: reclutas - nuevos miembrosPortuguese (BR): recrutas - novos membrosPortuguese (PT): recrutas - novos membrosChinese (Simplified): 新兵 - 新成员Chinese (Traditional): 新兵 - 新成員Hindi: नए सदस्य - नये भर्तीArabic: المجندين - الأعضاء الجددBengali: নবাগত সদস্য - নতুন সদস্য - নবনিযুক্ত (সামরিক) সদস্যRussian: новобранцы - новички - рекрутыJapanese: 新兵 - 新人メンバーVietnamese: tân binh - thành viên mớiKorean: 신병 - 신입 회원Turkish: acemi - yeni üye - yeni askerUrdu: نئے بھرتی ہونے والے - نواردIndonesian: rekrutan - anggota baru
Example Sentences
The army trains its recruits very carefully.
basic
The company’s new recruits are excited to start work.
basic
There are ten recruits in this training session.
basic
Some recruits had trouble adjusting to the strict rules at first.
natural
The coach gave the recruits a pep talk before their first game.
natural
These recruits picked up the skills surprisingly fast.
natural