German Word of the Day
lernen
LER-nen • verb — 13th of Jul, 2026
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Meaning: to learn; to study or acquire knowledge or a skill
Examples
- Ich lerne Deutsch.
(I am learning German.) - Sie lernt jeden Tag neue Vokabeln.
(She learns new vocabulary every day.) - Wir müssen für die Prüfung lernen.
(We have to study for the exam.)
Synonyms
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Conjugation
| Person | Präsens | Präteritum |
|---|---|---|
| ich | lerne | lernte |
| du | lernst | lerntest |
| er/sie/es | lernt | lernte |
| wir | lernen | lernten |
| ihr | lernt | lerntet |
| sie/Sie | lernen | lernten |
Antonyms
- vergessen
Lernen is the general verb for acquiring knowledge or skills and is used for studying as well as practicing. At university Germans often say studieren for studying at university, while lernen is used for learning facts, vocabulary, or practicing a skill (e.g., Ich lerne Klavier). It is a regular verb: ich lerne, du lernst, er/sie lernt.
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