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beginner
A person who is just starting to learn or do something and therefore still has little experience or knowledge.
Als Anfänger im Klettern sollte man mit einfachen Routen beginnen.
As a beginner in climbing, you should start with easy routes.
The word 'Anfänger' (beginner) is derived directly from the verb 'anfangen' (to begin/start). So an Anfänger is a person who is just starting something.
Wenn du eine neue Sprache lernst, machst du am Anfang viele typische Anfängerfehler.
When you learn a new language, you make many typical beginner mistakes at the beginning.
To say in which area someone is a beginner, you use the preposition 'in' followed by the dative.
Ich bin noch Anfänger im Programmieren.
I am still a beginner at programming.
'Anfänger' (beginner) is often used in fixed combinations, for example in 'ein Kurs für Anfänger' (a course for beginners), 'ein typischer Anfängerfehler' (a typical beginner mistake), or 'für Anfänger geeignet sein' (to be suitable for beginners).
Dieses Kochbuch ist auch für absolute Anfänger geeignet.
This cookbook is also suitable for absolute beginners.
amateur
Amateur and Anfänger can describe a person with little experience. Anfänger describes an early stage of learning in a factual way; Amateur can additionally imply a lack of ability and sound derogatory. Choose Anfänger for a neutral description of someone’s level of experience and Amateur when this negative judgment is part of the meaning.
Der unerfahrene Gitarrist ist noch Anfänger und übt jeden Abend.
The inexperienced guitarist is still a beginner and practices every evening.
Der Trainer nannte den unerfahrenen Gitarristen einen Amateur.
The coach called the inexperienced guitarist an amateur.
