English–German

“learn” in German

German

Alsoerlernen

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈlɛɐ̯nən/

Example

Ich lerne Deutsch.

I'm learning German.

Illustration for lernen (learn)

How to say “learn” in German

“Learn” in German is lernen.

A learner returns to material or practice until knowledge and ability become reliable.

Full entry for lernen: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with lernen

Ich lerne jeden Tag Vokabeln.

I learn vocabulary every day.

Tips for using lernen

  • For a subject or examination, German commonly uses lernen with für, as in für die Prüfung lernen, meaning to study for the exam.

Other German words for “learn”

Sie hat die Technik schnell erlernt.

She quickly learned the technique.

“learn” in other languages