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Acquired through learning, practice, or experience. Describes an ability, behavior, or knowledge that is not innate.
Fahrradfahren ist eine erlernte Fähigkeit, die man nicht mehr vergisst.
Riding a bicycle is a learned skill that you never forget.
'Erlernt' (learned) is the past participle of the inseparable verb 'erlernen' (to learn / acquire). The prefix 'er-' often emphasizes here that the learning has been successfully completed.
Er hat das Klavierspielen in nur zwei Jahren erlernt.
He learned to play the piano in just two years.
The adjective is often used for things that one has to acquire. Typical phrases are 'eine erlernte Fähigkeit' (a learned skill), 'ein erlerntes Verhalten' (a learned behavior), 'ein erlernter Beruf' (a learned profession), or 'eine erlernte Sprache' (a learned language).
Geduld ist für viele Menschen ein erlerntes Verhalten.
For many people, patience is a learned behavior.
The word emphasizes that a trait or ability is the result of practice and effort. Conceptually, it contrasts with something that is innate or instinctive.
Lesen ist keine angeborene, sondern eine erlernte Kulturtechnik.
Reading is not an innate cultural technique, but a learned one.
acquired
'erworben' and 'erlernt' can both mean that something is not innate, but is added later. 'erlernt' fits especially with skills, knowledge, or behavior that you gain through learning, practice, or experience. 'erworben' is broader: you can acquire skills, but also rights, possessions, or knowledge in general. That is why the words are sometimes interchangeable when talking about skills. 'erlernt' is more precise when the learning process is the focus.
Das ruhige Sprechen vor Gruppen ist eine erlernte Fähigkeit.
Speaking calmly in front of groups is a learned skill.
Im Praktikum hat Lisa viele praktische Kenntnisse erworben.
During the internship, Lisa acquired a lot of practical knowledge.