rookie
der Rookie, die Rookies
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rookie
A person who is new to a particular field and still has little experience, especially in sports.
Der Rookie spielte in seinem ersten Bundesligaspiel überraschend sicher.
The rookie played surprisingly confidently in his first Bundesliga match.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Rookies |
| genitive | des Rookies |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Rookie | die Rookies |
| accusative | den Rookie | die Rookies |
| dative | dem Rookie | den Rookies |
| genitive | des Rookies | der Rookies |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Rookie' is an English loanword that is used in German especially in sports reporting and informal media language. It can also refer outside sports to an inexperienced person in a particular field.
Der Rookie bekam nach seinem ersten Auftritt viel Aufmerksamkeit.
The rookie received a lot of attention after his first appearance.
In der Redaktion ist sie noch ein Rookie, obwohl sie schnell lernt.
She is still a rookie in the editorial department, even though she learns quickly.
'Rookie' often appears with 'als' (as) or a time expression marking the beginning of someone's experience. This is how you describe a person's role or their first season in a particular field.
Als Rookie musste er sich erst an das hohe Tempo gewöhnen.
As a rookie, he first had to get used to the fast pace.
In seiner ersten Saison als Rookie überzeugte der Torwart viele Fans.
In his first season as a rookie, the goalkeeper impressed many fans.
Common collocations include 'Rookie-Saison' (rookie season) and 'Rookie des Jahres' (Rookie of the Year). These expressions are found especially in reports about athletes and their early successes.
Nach einer starken Rookie-Saison wurde der Basketballer zum Rookie des Jahres gewählt.
After a strong rookie season, the basketball player was voted Rookie of the Year.
