erfahren
Translation
to find out, to learn, to experience
Examples
Du erfährst die Wahrheit bald.
You will find out the truth soon.
Was erfährst du von ihm?
What are you learning from him?
Hier erfährst du viel über Geschichte.
Here you learn a lot about history.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to learn sth. Du erfährst die Neuigkeiten.
((sth.)) ((from sb./sth.)) to learn sth. from sb./sth. Du erfährst die Geschichte von ihm.
((that...)) to learn that... Du erfährst, dass er kommt.
Similar Words
lernen (to learn), herausfinden (to find out), erleben (to experience)
Etymology
Prefix 'er-' (denoting achievement) + 'fahren' (to travel). Literally 'to travel through to completion', which evolved to mean finding something out or experiencing it.
Memory Tips
Imagine a journey ('fahren') of discovery. When you reach the end, 'du erfährst' (you find out) the secret.