This is the 8508th most frequent Russian word.
новак
"Новак" in Russian refers to a "newcomer" or "novice."
Here, "новак" is used as "новичок," which means a beginner or novice in the context of someone's experience in a particular field.
Я новичок в этой игре.
I am a novice in this game.
In this sentence, "новак" is used as a proper noun, referring to the name of a person.
Новак был впечатлен своими первыми успехами.
Novak was impressed with his first successes.
Here, "новак," emphasizing its general use in literature or context, symbolizes a newcomer with impressive capabilities.