Leren
Example: Ik wil leren hoe ik fietsen.
Definition
"Leren" means to acquire knowledge or skills through study or experience. It is used when someone wants to gain understanding or proficiency in something, such as learning how to ride a bicycle, as in 'Ik wil leren hoe ik fietsen.'
Etymology
The Dutch verb "leren" originates from the Old Dutch word 'leran,' which is related to the German 'lehren' and English 'learn.' It traces back to the Proto-Germanic '*liznijan,' meaning to teach or learn. Did you know? The word shares roots with 'lore,' meaning knowledge or tradition.
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"Leren" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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