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To acquire a skill, knowledge, or a profession through systematic learning and practice. Compared with 'lernen' (to learn), 'erlernen' often emphasizes a more thorough, more formal, or successfully completed process.
Sie möchte einen neuen Beruf erlernen.
She would like to learn a new profession.
'Erlernen' (to learn/acquire) is an inseparable verb. The prefix 'er-' often emphasizes the successful completion of a process, meaning that someone has fully acquired a skill.
Er hat das Programmieren in nur einem Jahr erlernt.
He learned programming in just one year.
'Erlernen' (to learn/acquire) is typically used with skills or knowledge that require a structured process. Common objects are: a profession, a language, a trade, an instrument, or a technique.
In diesem Kurs können Sie die Grundlagen der Fotografie erlernen.
In this course, you can learn the basics of photography.
This verb belongs to a rather formal register. It is often found in contexts related to training, professions, or official qualifications.
Das Ziel der Ausbildung ist es, den Beruf des Tischlers zu erlernen.
The goal of the training program is to learn the profession of carpenter.
to learn
Lernen is the general term for acquiring knowledge or skills. Erlernen often places more emphasis on acquiring something systematically, thoroughly, or successfully. Lernen is usually the better choice for an ongoing process; erlernen can be more appropriate for a deliberately acquired and mastered skill.
Lea hat die Gebärdensprache in einer mehrjährigen Ausbildung erlernt.
Lea learned sign language through a training program lasting several years.
Lea lernt seit einigen Wochen Gebärdensprache.
Lea has been learning sign language for several weeks.
