freshman

• Substantiv, das im amerikanischen Englisch einen Schüler im ersten Jahr an einer High School, einem College oder einer Universität bezeichnet; auch allgemein für einen Neuling oder Anfänger.

A noun (not an adjective) used in American English to refer to a first-year student at a high school, college, or university.

1. First-year studentA2formalamerican

   Relating to a student in the first year of high school, college, or university.

   Erstsemester

   • She joined the freshman class this fall.
   • The freshman orientation was held last week.
   • He is a freshman student at the university.

   Synonymeenteringfirst-yearincomingnew

• Substantiv, das eine Person im ersten Jahr an einer Highschool, einem College oder einer Universität bezeichnet; auch allgemein einen Neuling oder Anfänger.

A noun referring to a student in the first year of high school, college, or university.

unregelmäßiger Plural

1. First-year studentA2formalamerican

   A student in the first year of high school, college, or university.

   Erstsemester

   • She is a freshman at Harvard University.
   • The freshman orientation was held last week.
   • Many freshmen feel nervous on their first day of college.

   Synonymeunderclassman

2. Beginner or noviceB1informalamerican

   A person who is new to a particular activity, job, or situation.

   Neuling

   • He is a freshman in the world of politics.
   • As a freshman in the company, she had a lot to learn.
   • The team's freshman player scored the winning goal.

   Synonymebeginnergreenhornneophytenewbienewcomernovicerookie

   Antonymeexpertmasterprofessionalveteran