🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

unerfahren

Pronunciation / Transliteration: uːnɛʁˈfaːʁən

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Inexperienced/ˌɪnɪkˈspɛrɪn(t)st/
adjectiveCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Der unerfahrene Fahrer hatte Schwierigkeiten, sich in den belebten Straßen zurechtzufinden."

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Lacking practical experience or knowledge in a particular field or activity.

    "The inexperienced driver struggled to navigate the busy streets."
  2. 2

    Not having the skills or knowledge that come from experience.

    "Despite being inexperienced, she showed great potential in her new role."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'inexperienced' is formed by the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and the root 'experienced', which comes from the Latin 'experientia' meaning 'experience'. The term evolved in Middle English, reflecting a lack of practical knowledge or skill.

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