Anfänger
beginner
a person who is starting to learn something
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Anfänger with Russian translation
Anfänger usage examples
Я ещё начинающий в изучении немецкого.
Ich bin noch Anfänger im Deutschlernen.
Для начинающих этот курс очень лёгкий.
Für Anfänger ist dieser Kurs sehr leicht.
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Anfänger synonyms
What's the difference between Anfänger / Neuling / Anfängerin / Einsteiger / Neuanfänger / Neugieriger
A person who is new to something and still inexperienced; often stresses being new in a role or field.
Feminine form of "Anfänger"; means a woman who is just starting to learn something.
Someone who is entering a field, course, or activity; slightly more practical and often used for courses or products.
Emphasizes starting from zero again; rare and somewhat unusual in German.
More like a curious person than a beginner; only partially overlaps with the main meaning.
A person who is learning; focuses on the learning process rather than only the very beginning.
Student or school pupil; not a general synonym of "Anfänger", but a word for someone learning at school or from a teacher.
A layperson without professional knowledge; closer to "non-expert" than to "beginner".
Novice, especially in religious or very formal contexts; sounds literary and rare.
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How to pronounce Anfänger and what this word means
Anfänger means beginner. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce Anfänger
/ˈanfɛŋɐ/
Anfänger translation
beginner
Anfänger examples
Ich bin noch Anfänger im Deutschlernen.
Anfänger transcription
/ˈanfɛŋɐ/
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Anfänger meaning: what does it mean?
eine Person, die gerade anfängt, etwas zu lernen
Anfänger pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
Anfänger is pronounced as /ˈanfɛŋɐ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
Anfänger definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Ich bin noch Anfänger im Deutschlernen. Translation: Я ещё начинающий в изучении немецкого.
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