Translation of German word "studieren" to English
studieren
/ʃtuːdiːʁn̩/
Meaning
VerbTo review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.
How to use
The weak verb studieren ('to study at university') conjugates regularly: ich studiere, du studierst, er studiert, hat studiert. Note that verbs ending in -ieren do not receive the prefix ge- in the past participle. It is used strictly for university enrollment (Er studiert Medizin in München).
🇬🇧 English
to study
Example
Die Studierenden werden voraussichtlich im März mit dem Lernen für die Abschlussprüfungen beginnen.
Students are expected to begin studying for final exams in March.
Ich muss meine Biologienotizen studieren.
I have to study my biology notes.
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Common phrases
- an der Universität studieren— to study at the university
- Medizin studieren— to study medicine
- im Ausland studieren— to study abroad
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Present Tense (Präsens)
Simple Past (Präteritum)
Perfect (Perfekt)
ich bin/habe studiert
Imperative (Imperativ)
Frequency rank: #210 in German
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The German word "studieren" is defined as: "To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination."
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The German word "studieren" means "to study" in English.
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