gelernt
Translation
learned, skilled, trained
Examples
Ich habe viel gelernt.
I have learned a lot.
Er ist ein gelernter Bäcker.
He is a trained baker.
Grammar Patterns
to have learned ((sth.)) Ich habe die Vokabeln gelernt.
a trained/skilled [Noun] Er ist ein gelernter Mechaniker.
Similar Words
Synonyms: studiert (studied), gebildet (educated); Antonyms: ungelernt (unskilled)
Etymology
Past participle of the verb 'lernen' (to learn). The 'ge-' prefix is typical for past participles.
Memory Tips
Think of it as what you have 'gotten' from learning. The 'ge-' prefix often signals a completed action, similar to '-ed' in English.