German word

schulen

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃuːlən/

Meaning

  • verbtrain

Example

Wir schulen die neuen Mitarbeiter.

We train the new employees.

Illustration for schulen (train)

More examples

Viele Berufstätige schulen sich gezielt in Gesprächs- und Kommunikationsfähigkeiten.

Many working professionals deliberately train themselves in speaking and communication skills.

Core concept

An experienced trainer equips newcomers with practical knowledge through structured instruction and exercises.

Common phrases

  • Mitarbeiter schulen

    train employees

  • sich in Kommunikation schulen lassen

    let oneself be trained in communication

Similar words

einweisen: Specific guidance on a new workplace or machine for starting the first tasks.
anlernen: Learning routine work by performing it repeatedly until working alone is possible.
ausbilden: Thorough vocational training in the knowledge and skills needed for a profession.
trainieren: Repeated exercises that develop a particular physical or technical skill.

Definition in German

jemanden beruflich oder fachlich durch gezielte Übungen und Anleitung befähigen

Word origin

The verb schulen developed from Schule by adding -en, while Schule entered German through Latin schola from Greek scholē.

Usage tips

  • Schulen often refers to professional or technical training, whereas unterrichten is more general for teaching a subject.

Other meanings

  • educateverb
  • instructverb

Related words

  • Schulungsleitertraining managernoun
  • Einschulunginduction trainingnoun

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