erfahren vs in Erfahrung bringen
German word comparison
Listen to erfahren
Listen to in Erfahrung bringen
| erfahren | in Erfahrung bringen |
|---|---|
/ehr-FAH-ren/ verb | /[ɪn ɛɐ̯-ˈfɑː-rʊŋ ˈbʁɪŋən]/ verb |
| to find out; to learn something new, usually as information or news | to ascertain; to find out after trying |
How they differ
In Erfahrung bringen is not just learning news; it implies some effort, investigation, or purposeful checking. Compared with erfahren, it sounds more deliberate and often more formal.
When to use each
When to use erfahren: Use erfahren when the fact was simply learned or disclosed without emphasizing effort.
When to use in Erfahrung bringen: Use in Erfahrung bringen when someone actively researches, checks, or investigates to get the information.
Side-by-side examples
- Ich habe erfahren, dass die Firma neue Stellen schafft.
(I found out that the company is creating new positions.) - Ich konnte in Erfahrung bringen, dass die Firma neue Stellen schafft.
(I was able to ascertain that the company is creating new positions.)
Register & nuance: In Erfahrung bringen is more formal and often used in writing, reports, or official contexts.