leren

to learn, to study

Beginner Verb

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Pronunciation

/ˈleː.rən/

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Cultural Note

'Leren' means both 'to learn' and 'to teach' in Dutch, depending on context. 'Ik leer je fietsen' means 'I'll teach you to ride a bike.' This dual meaning can be confusing for learners but is clear to native speakers from context.

📝 Example Sentences

Ik wil graag Nederlands leren.

I would like to learn Dutch.

Kinderen leren snel een nieuwe taal.

Children learn a new language quickly.

Ik heb veel geleerd van mijn fouten.

I've learned a lot from my mistakes.

#education #essential

Related Words

kennis

knowledge, acquaintance

Noun

les

lesson, class

Noun

studeren

to study

Verb

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