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 or instruct someone in knowledge or skills(education)
a.to impart knowledge or information to someone
Frau Weber lehrt an einer Grundschule.—Ms Weber teaches at a primary school.
b.to teach or explain a subject or topic
Mein Vater lehrt Biologie an der Universität.—My father teaches biology at the university.
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.
