schulen
to train
To train or instruct someone in a particular area or skill.
EXAMPLE
Die neuen Mitarbeiter werden eine Woche lang intensiv geschult.
The new employees are trained intensively for a week.
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Meanings
schulen
to train
To deliberately train and improve a particular ability or perception.
EXAMPLE
Ein guter Kritiker muss seinen Blick für Details schulen.
A good critic has to train their eye for detail.
Usage tips
Word family
The verb 'schulen' is derived directly from the noun 'die Schule' (school). It means to teach someone knowledge or skills, as happens in a school.
EXAMPLE
Wir müssen unsere Mitarbeiter besser für den Umgang mit Kunden schulen.
We need to train our employees better in dealing with customers.
Context clue
The object of the verb indicates the exact meaning. If the object is a person ('Mitarbeiter schulen' — to train employees), it is about training or instruction. If the object is a skill ('den Blick schulen' — to train one's eye), it is about the targeted training of that ability.
EXAMPLE
Die Firma schult alle Verkäufer im neuen Kassensystem.
The company trains all salespeople on the new cash register system.
Sentence structure with a preposition
When you train someone, the topic of the training is often given with the preposition 'in' followed by the dative.
EXAMPLE
Der Experte schulte das Team in den neuen Sicherheitsvorschriften.
The expert trained the team in the new safety regulations.
Typical collocations
When an ability is being improved, the objects are often abstract and refer to perception. Typical examples are: 'das Gehör schulen' (to train one's hearing), 'den Geschmack schulen' (to train one's taste), or 'das Urteilsvermögen schulen' (to train one's judgment).
EXAMPLE
Ein Sommelier muss seinen Geruchs- und Geschmackssinn ständig schulen.
A sommelier has to constantly train their sense of smell and taste.
Compare with
schulen vs bilden
to form / educate
“Bilden” and “schulen” can both support the development of skills. “Schulen” focuses on targeted training in a specific area, while “bilden” refers to more comprehensive development of knowledge and personality. Use “schulen” for a specific skill and “bilden” for a broader developmental goal.
schulen
Der Kurs schult die Jugendlichen gezielt im sicheren Umgang mit Werkzeugen.
The course specifically trains the teenagers to use tools safely.
bilden
Die Schule bildet die Jugendlichen durch verschiedene Fächer und gemeinsame Projekte.
The school educates the teenagers through various subjects and joint projects.
In real life
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