Die Erfahrung
Example: Durch die Erfahrung lernte sie, schwierige Situationen zu meistern.
Definition
"Die Erfahrung" refers to the knowledge or skill gained through involvement in or exposure to events and activities over time. It often implies practical understanding or wisdom acquired by encountering various situations, as in the phrase: 'Through experience, she learned to master difficult situations.'
Etymology
The word "die Erfahrung" comes from the German verb 'erfahren,' meaning 'to learn' or 'to experience.' It is formed by the prefix 'er-' indicating completion, and 'fahren,' originally meaning 'to drive' or 'to travel.' Over time, it evolved to signify gaining knowledge through the journey of life. Did you know? The root 'fahren' is also related to the English word 'fare.'
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"Die Erfahrung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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