🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Lernen

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈlɛʁnən

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Learning/ˈlɜrnɪŋ/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Lernen ist ein lebenslanger Prozess."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The acquisition of knowledge or skills through experience, study, or being taught.

    "Her learning in mathematics has significantly improved this semester."
  2. 2

    A particular instance of acquiring knowledge or skills.

    "The learning from this project will help us in future endeavors."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'learning' originates from the Old English 'leornian', which means 'to get knowledge, be cultivated'. It has evolved through Middle English as 'lernen', reflecting the gradual shift from a focus on acquiring knowledge to the broader concept of education and skill development.

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