뉴비 (nyubi)
A newbie. A beginner.
Describe someone who has just joined a game, hobby, or community.
A: 이 게임 처음이야?
B: 응, 나 뉴비야.
A: First time playing this?
B: Yes, I'm a newbie.
From English newbie. Be welcoming rather than using it to belittle someone.
From Korean Your Teacher Doesn’t Teach You by Injin Hwang. The meaning, usage, dialogue, and notes above follow the author’s book.
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