German word

Lernerin

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈlɛʁnəʁɪn/

Meaning

  • feminine nounfemale learner

Example

Die Lernerin hat heute eine Frage.

The female learner has a question today.

Illustration for Lernerin (female learner)

More examples

Als fortgeschrittene Lernerin liest sie anspruchsvolle Texte.

As an advanced female learner, she reads demanding texts.

Core concept

A woman building knowledge or skill through lessons, practice, or study.

Common phrases

  • eine neue Lernerin

    a new female learner

  • fortgeschrittene Lernerin

    an advanced female learner

  • aktive Lernerin

    an active female learner

Similar words

Lernende: A person who is learning through study, lessons, or practice.
Schülerin: A female student at a school.
Studentin: A female student in higher education, such as at a university.
Teilnehmerin: A woman taking part in a course or training session.

Definition in German

Eine weibliche Lernende, die Wissen oder Fähigkeiten erwirbt, etwa in Kursen oder im Studium.

Word origin

Lernerin is formed from lernen, 'to learn', with the agent suffix -er and the feminine suffix -in.

Usage tips

  • Lernerin is feminine, so its definite article is die and its plural is Lernerinnen.

Opposites

Related words

  • Lernstrategielearning strategynoun
  • Lernprozesslearning processnoun
  • Lernkompetenzlearning competencenoun

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