GERMAN DICTIONARY

der Anfänger

male beginner

/deːɐ̯ ˈanfɛŋɐ/

A man who has only recently started learning an activity or skill.

Translations

Der Anfänger spielt schon erstaunlich gut.NominativSing.The beginner is already playing surprisingly well.
Ich unterstütze den Anfänger bei seinen ersten Übungen.AkkusativSing.I support the beginner with his first exercises.
Der Lehrer hilft dem Anfänger geduldig.DativSing.The teacher patiently helps the beginner.
Die Fortschritte des Anfängers sind deutlich sichtbar.GenitivSing.The beginner’s progress is clearly visible.
Anfänger lernen am besten mit regelmäßiger Übung.NominativPlur.Beginners learn best with regular practice.
Die Trainer betreuen die Anfänger sorgfältig.AkkusativPlur.The trainers carefully look after the beginners.
Die Lehrerin erklärt den Anfängern die Regeln.DativPlur.The teacher explains the rules to the beginners.
Die Leistungen der Anfänger verbessern sich schnell.GenitivPlur.The beginners’ performance improves quickly.

Near-synonymNeuling
Neuling is more general and can also refer to a new person outside the context of learning; Anfänger emphasizes an early stage of learning.
Near-synonymEinsteiger
Einsteiger is used especially for starting out in a field or hobby; Anfänger generally refers to an early stage of learning.
Broader termLernender
Lernender generally refers to a person in the learning process; Anfänger additionally emphasizes that this early stage of learning began only recently.
AntonymFortgeschrittener
Fortgeschrittener refers to a person with more experience and knowledge in the course of learning and thus forms the usual counterpart to Anfänger.
Easily confused withAnfängerin — female beginner
Anfänger refers to a man or, generally, a person at the beginning of learning; Anfängerin is the feminine form and refers to a woman.