Lernen
Example: Ich lerne jeden Tag neue Wörter in der Schule.
Definition
"Lernen" means to acquire knowledge or skills through study, experience, or teaching. It involves actively gaining understanding or proficiency in a subject or activity, such as when someone learns new words every day at school.
Etymology
The German word "lernen" comes from Old High German "lernēn," which is related to the Proto-Germanic root *liznōną, meaning 'to learn' or 'to know.' Did you know that "lernen" is closely related to the English word "learn," both sharing ancient Germanic origins?
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"Lernen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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