lernen
Meaning and Usage
"lernen" means "to learn" in German. It is used to describe the process of acquiring knowledge, skills, or information.
Linguistic Analysis
"lernen" is a regular verb in German and doesn't contain any prefixes or suffixes. Its origin is from Middle High German as "lernēn."
Comparisons between German and English
The word "lernen" is similar to the English word "to learn" both in meaning and usage.
Example Sentences
- Die Kinder lernen Deutsch in der Schule. (The children are learning German at school.)
- Ich lerne gerne neue Dinge. (I enjoy learning new things.)
Memory Tips
Associate "lernen" with the English word "learn" to remember its meaning.
Conjugation (for verbs)
- Ich lerne (I learn)
- Du lernst (You learn)
- Er/sie/es lernt (He/she/it learns)
- Wir lernen (We learn)
- Ihr lernt (You all learn)
- Sie lernen (They learn)