German Conversation · Level 28
90 words
German word
lehren
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈleːʁən/
Meaning
- verbteach
Example
Er lehrt uns Deutsch.
He teaches us German.
More examples
Der Kurs lehrt praktische Redewendungen für den Alltag.
The course teaches practical expressions for everyday life.
Core concept
A teacher leads a learner from guided practice to independent use of knowledge or a skill.
Common phrases
jemandem etwas lehren
teach someone something
jemandem eine Technik lehren
teach someone a technique
mit Beispielen lehren
teach with examples
Similar words
beibringen: Teach a skill through active, hands-on practice.
erklären: Clarify a complex point so that it becomes understandable.
anleiten: Teach by giving detailed instructions and steady step-by-step guidance.
Definition in German
Einer Person gezielt Kenntnisse oder Fertigkeiten erklären und üben lassen, damit sie sie selbst anwenden kann.
Word origin
Lehren comes from Old High German lērēn and is related to Lehre, with the same Germanic root as English learn.
Usage tips
- Lehren sounds more formal or literary than everyday beibringen, while unterrichten commonly describes teaching a subject or class.