German word

Lerner

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈlɛʁnɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounlearner

Example

Viele Lerner haben Fragen.

Many learners have questions.

Illustration for Lerner (learner)

More examples

Fortgeschrittene Lerner brauchen anspruchsvolles Material.

Advanced learners require demanding material.

Core concept

A person pauses over a lesson, tests an answer, and adjusts it through practice.

Common phrases

  • fortgeschrittene Lerner

    advanced learners

  • Lernerbedürfnisse

    learners' needs

  • Anforderungen an Lerner

    demands on learners

Similar words

Schüler: A school-age learner attending compulsory education.
Student: A learner at a university or other higher education institution.
Teilnehmer: A person learning through a course, class, or training session.

Definition in German

Lerner ist ein gebräuchlicher Begriff für jemanden, der sich in einem Lernprozess befindet, ohne Alters- oder Bildungsstufe festzulegen.

Word origin

The noun Lerner comes from lernen, 'to learn', plus -er, an established suffix used to form nouns for people connected with an activity.

Usage tips

  • Lernende is a common gender-inclusive alternative, while Schüler and Student usually indicate school or university settings more specifically.

Opposites

Related words

  • Lernmaterialstudy materialnoun
  • Lernfortschrittprogress in learningnoun

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