Deutsch lernen
Learning German
Language note: 'Lernen' is the verb for learning or studying, pronounced 'ler-nen'.
Culture note: Germans value education highly, and learning German can be a respected endeavor.
Context: You are in Germany and have enrolled in a German language class. On the first day, the teacher introduces the topic for the course.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Deutsch
[DOY-tsh]
German
Deutsch is the term for the German language.
Deutsch zu lernen kann schwierig sein.
Learning German can be difficult.
lernen
[LAYR-nen]
learn
Lernen means to gain knowledge or skill in a subject.
Wir lernen Deutsch in der Schule.
We learn German at school.
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