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10 Language-to-English DictionariesRookie
/ˈrʊk.i/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person who is new to a particular activity or profession.
"As a rookie in the team, she was eager to learn from her more experienced colleagues." - 2
A novice or beginner, especially in sports.
"The rookie quarterback impressed everyone with his skills during the game."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the English military term 'recruit', dating back to the late 18th century, likely as a corruption or abbreviation. Over time, it shifted from referring specifically to a newly enlisted soldier to encompassing novices or beginners in sports, professions, and general activities.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Rookie" is said worldwide
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débutant
Transliteration: deh-byoo-tahn
"Il est un débutant dans ce sport."
Neuling
Transliteration: noy-ling
"Er ist ein Neuling in der Mannschaft."
principiante
Transliteration: prin-chee-pyan-teh
"È un principiante nel suo lavoro."
novato
Transliteration: noh-vah-toh
"Es un novato en el equipo."
novato
Transliteration: noh-vah-toh
"Ele é um novato no time."
नवागंतुक
Transliteration: navaagantuk
"वह इस खेल में एक नवागंतुक है।"
新手
Transliteration: xīn shǒu
"他是这个团队的新手。"
신입
Transliteration: sin-ip
"그는 팀의 신입입니다."
新人
Transliteration: shin-nin
"彼はチームの新人です。"
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