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A person who is acquiring knowledge or skills. The term is more general than pupil or student and is often used in pedagogical or formal contexts.
Der Kurs richtet sich an fortgeschrittene Lernende der deutschen Sprache.
The course is aimed at advanced learners of the German language.
The word 'Lernende(r)' (learner) is a nominalized participle of the verb 'lernen' (to learn). It describes a person who is in the process of learning.
Die Lernenden arbeiten in kleinen Gruppen zusammen.
The learners work together in small groups.
Since this is a nominalized adjective, it is declined like an adjective. The ending changes depending on the article and case.
Der Lernende stellt eine Frage.
The learner asks a question.
The term is often used in pedagogical and formal contexts. In the plural, 'die Lernenden' (the learners), it is a common and gender-inclusive term for a group of people who are learning.
Diese App wurde speziell für Lernende entwickelt.
This app was developed especially for learners.
student / pupil
'der Schüler' and 'der Lernende' both refer to people who are learning something. 'Schüler' is especially suitable for school or for a person who learns from a master or a doctrine. 'Lernende' is more general: it can be a child, an adult, a university student, or someone in a course. The word often sounds somewhat more formal and is used in texts about teaching or education. When you are specifically talking about a school, 'Schüler' is more natural. When the type of learning should remain open, 'Lernende' fits better.
In dem Onlinekurs können die Lernenden ihr Tempo selbst wählen.
In the online course, learners can choose their own pace.
Mein Vater war früher Schüler an dieser Schule.
My father used to be a student at this school.