German Word of the Day — 11th of Feb, 2026
lernen
/LER-nen/ • verb
to learn
lernen
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Examples
Ich möchte Deutsch lernen.
I want to learn German.
Sie lernt jeden Tag etwas Neues.
She learns something new every day.
Wir lernen zusammen in der Bibliothek.
We learn together in the library.
Synonyms
studieren
erfahren
Usage
Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, 'lernen' is a fundamental verb when discussing education, skills acquisition, or personal development.