VERB
lernen/ˈlɛʁnən/to learn; to study
lernen is a German verb that means to learn or to study. It is pronounced /ˈlɛʁnən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "lernte" and the past participle is "gelernt".
Definitions
1.to acquire knowledge or skills through study or practice(acquiring knowledge or skills)
a.to study a subject or language
Ich lerne Deutsch an der Universität.—I am studying German at the university.
b.to memorize something
Sie muss die Vokabeln für den Test lernen.—She has to memorize the vocabulary for the test.
2.to find out or understand something by experience(experience)
a.to realize or be taught by experience
Aus Fehlern kann man lernen.—You can learn from mistakes.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | lernen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | lerne |
| Present (du) | lernst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | lernt |
| Preterite (ich) | lernte |
| Participle II | gelernt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | lernte |
| Imperative (singular) | lerne |
| Imperative (plural) | lernt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "lernen" mean in English?
- "lernen" means to learn or to study. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "lernen"?
- "lernen" is pronounced /ˈlɛʁnən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "lernen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "lernen" is "gelernt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "lernen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "lernen" becomes "lernte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "lernen"?
- "lernen" is a verb in German.
