Translation of German word "lernen" to English
lernen
/ˈlɛʁn̩/
Meaning
VerbTo acquire, or attempt to acquire knowledge or an ability to do something.
How to use
The weak verb lernen ('to learn / study / practice') conjugates regularly: ich lerne, du lernst, er lernt, hat gelernt. It refers to learning a skill (Auto fahren lernen), studying for a school exam, or memorizing information. It contrasts with studieren (which specifically means to be enrolled in a university program).
🇬🇧 English
to learn
Example
Es ist an der Zeit, dass Papa lernt, wie man das Öl im Auto wechselt.
It's time for Dad to learn how to change the oil in the car.
In meinem letzten Job habe ich gelernt, den Mund mehr zu halten als im letzten.
In my last job I learned to keep my mouth shut more than the last.
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Common phrases
- Deutsch lernen— to learn German
- auswendig lernen— to learn by heart / memorize
- kennenlernen— to get to know / meet (related compound)
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Present Tense (Präsens)
Simple Past (Präteritum)
Perfect (Perfekt)
ich habe gelernt
Imperative (Imperativ)
Frequency rank: #209 in German
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The German word "lernen" is defined as: "To acquire, or attempt to acquire knowledge or an ability to do something."
What does the German word "lernen" mean?▼
The German word "lernen" means "to learn" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ich lerne Deutsch." (which translates as "It's time for Dad to learn how to change the oil in the car.").
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