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 gain knowledge or skill; to study(general/education)
a.to acquire new information or abilities through study or experience
Er lernte Deutsch in der Schule.—He learned German at school.
b.to study for school or an exam
Sie lernte für die Prüfung.—She studied for the exam.
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.
