VERB
lehren/ˈleːʁən/to teach; to instruct
lehren is a German verb that means to teach or to instruct. It is pronounced /ˈleːʁən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "lehrte" and the past participle is "gelehrt".
Definitions
1.to teach something to someone; to instruct(general)
a.to impart knowledge or skills
Sie lehrt seit Jahren an einer Universität.—She has been teaching at a university for years.
b.to explain how something should be done
Mein Vater hat mich das Schwimmen gelehrt.—My father taught me how to swim.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | lehren |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | lehre |
| Present (du) | lehrst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | lehrt |
| Preterite (ich) | lehrte |
| Participle II | gelehrt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | lehrte |
| Imperative (singular) | lehre |
| Imperative (plural) | lehrt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "lehren" mean in English?
- "lehren" means to teach or to instruct. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "lehren"?
- "lehren" is pronounced /ˈleːʁən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "lehren"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "lehren" is "gelehrt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "lehren"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "lehren" becomes "lehrte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "lehren"?
- "lehren" is a verb in German.
