No. 8,804 in Dutch
jonkie
A young person or animal.
In a sentence
De nieuwe medewerker is nog een jonkie in het vak.
The new employee is still a rookie in the field.
In this context, 'jonkie' is used to describe someone who is young or inexperienced in a certain profession or skill.
Kijk eens naar die jonge eendjes, wat een schattige jonkies!
Look at those young ducklings, what adorable littles ones!
'Jonkies' here refers affectionately to young animals, emphasizing their small size and youthful characteristics.
Als kind was hij een echte jonkie; hij volgde altijd zijn oudere broers.
As a child, he was a real youngster; he always followed his older brothers.
The usage highlights the personal stage of youth, signifying someone as young compared to others.
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