Auswendig lernen
Example: Ich muss die Melodie auswendig lernen für das Konzert.
Definition
"Auswendig lernen" means to memorize something thoroughly, especially by heart, so that it can be recalled without any aids. In the context of music, it refers to learning a piece, such as a melody, so well that it can be performed without looking at the sheet music.
Etymology
The phrase "auswendig lernen" comes from German, where "auswendig" means 'by heart' or 'from memory,' and "lernen" means 'to learn.' It literally translates to 'learn from outside,' suggesting learning something so well that it is externalized in the mind. Did you know that this phrase has been used for centuries to emphasize the importance of internalizing information?
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