studieren
Translation
to study (at university), to major in
Examples
Sie hat Medizin studiert.
She studied medicine.
Er studiert an der Universität.
He is studying at the university.
Als studierter Ingenieur kennt er sich aus.
As an educated engineer, he knows his stuff.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to study sth. (at university) What are you studying?
((at a place)) to study at a place She studies at the university in Berlin.
Similar Words
lernen (to learn), sich bilden (to educate oneself)
Etymology
From Latin 'studere' (to be eager, to strive after).
Memory Tips
'studieren' specifically means to study at a university, whereas 'lernen' is for more general learning.