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

Infinitivelernen
Present (ich)lerne
Present (du)lernst
Present (er/sie/es)lernt
Preterite (ich)lernte
Participle IIgelernt
Konjunktiv II (ich)lernte
Imperative (singular)lerne
Imperative (plural)lernt
Auxiliaryhaben

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.

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