rookies
word · lemma: rookie
Definition
People who are new to a job, activity, or sport and do not have much experience. Often used in workplaces, sports teams, or the military.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly informal, commonly heard in sports, military, and workplaces. Usually plural, 'rookies' refers to a group of newcomers. Sometimes said in a joking or supportive way, but can also imply lack of skill.
Spanish: novatos - principiantesPortuguese (BR): novatos - iniciantesPortuguese (PT): novatos - principiantesChinese (Simplified): 新手 - 菜鸟Chinese (Traditional): 新手 - 菜鳥Hindi: नये लोग - नौसिखिएArabic: مبتدئون - مبتدئينBengali: নবাগত - নতুন সদস্যRussian: новичкиJapanese: 新人（しんじん） - ルーキーVietnamese: tân binh - người mớiKorean: 신인 - 루키Turkish: çaylaklarUrdu: نوآموز - نئے لوگIndonesian: pemula - orang baru
Example Sentences
All the rookies listened carefully to the coach.
basic
The rookies are learning the rules.
basic
The manager asked the rookies to introduce themselves.
natural
It's normal for rookies to make mistakes at first.
natural
The older players supported the rookies throughout the game.
natural
The team has three new rookies this year.
basic