lernen

Definitions of lernen
  1. noun
    the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
  2. verb
    gain knowledge or skills
    synonyms: aneignen, annehmen, erlernen, erwerben
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    absorbieren, aufnehmen, aufsaugen, einsaugen
    take up mentally
    anlesen
    learn by reading books
    einprägen, einschärfen, memorieren, merken
    commit to memory; learn by heart
    ackern, büffeln, ochsen, pauken
    study intensively, as before an exam
  3. verb
    commit to memory; learn by heart
    synonyms: einprägen, einschärfen, memorieren, merken
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    type of:
    anlesen
    learn by reading books
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