German word

studieren

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃtuˈdiːʁən/

Meaning

  • verbstudy

Example

Ich studiere an der Uni.

I am studying at university.

Illustration for studieren (study)

More examples

Er studiert Medizin in Berlin.

He studies medicine in Berlin.

Core concept

A university student works deeply and systematically on a field, moving from classes and texts toward academic investigation.

Common phrases

  • an der Uni studieren

    study at a university

  • Medizin studieren

    study medicine

  • im Ausland studieren

    study abroad

Similar words

lernen: To develop knowledge or skills through learning, practice, or training.
einschreiben: To complete the formal registration process for university enrollment.
teilnehmen: To join and be involved in a lesson, meeting, or similar activity.

Definition in German

An einer Universität oder Hochschule eingeschrieben sein und dort ein Fach wissenschaftlich lernen.

Word origin

German studieren comes through medieval Latin studiare from Latin studere, meaning to be eager or devoted to learning, and is related to Studium.

Usage tips

  • Studieren usually refers to university study, while ordinary studying is usually expressed with lernen.

Opposites

Related words

  • das Studiumcourse of studynoun
  • der Studentuniversity studentnoun
  • das Studienfachmajornoun

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