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learned
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 refer to a non-innate ability. Erlernt emphasizes conscious learning, practice, or gaining experience, whereas erworben is broader and also includes work or other means. Use erlernt for the learning process and erworben for the ability gained in general.
Sie hat die nötige Fähigkeit durch regelmäßiges Üben erlernt.
She learned the necessary skill through regular practice.
Sie hat die nötige Fähigkeit durch jahrelange Arbeit erworben.
She acquired the necessary skill through years of work.
