lernen
Translation
to learn, to study
Examples
Er lernte schnell Deutsch.
He learned German quickly.
Ich lernte für die Prüfung.
I studied for the exam.
Sie lernte das Gedicht auswendig.
She learned the poem by heart.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to learn sth. Er lernte Deutsch.
((for sth.)) to study for sth. Ich lernte für die Prüfung.
Similar Words
studieren (to study at university), sich aneignen (to acquire knowledge)
Etymology
From Old High German 'lernen', related to 'lehren' (to teach). 'lernte' is the simple past form.
Memory Tips
Sounds very similar to the English 'learn'. 'lernte' is the past tense, like 'learned'.