lehren
Translation
to teach, to instruct
Examples
Er lehrt Deutsch an der Universität.
He teaches German at the university.
Das Leben hat mich viel gelehrt.
Life has taught me a lot.
Sie lehrte ihn das Schwimmen.
She taught him how to swim.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.acc)) ((sth.acc)) to teach sb. sth. He teaches the students grammar.
((sb.acc)) ((to do sth.)) to teach sb. to do sth. She taught him to write correctly.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unterrichten, beibringen; Antonym: lernen
Etymology
From Old High German 'lēren' (to teach), related to 'lernen' (to learn). The original meaning is 'to make someone learn'.
Memory Tips
A 'Lehrer' (teacher) is someone who 'lehrt' (teaches). Remember this connection.