ich lerne Deutsch
The English phrase "I am learning german" is expressed in German as ich lerne Deutsch.
Use this phrase to state that you are currently in the process of studying the German language.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the subject ich (I), the verb lerne (learn/am learning) and the object Deutsch (German).
How does it change in a sentence?
In German, the simple present tense of ich lerne Deutsch is used to express the continuous action of "am learning".
Did you know?
- The German word deutsch is a distant relative of the Persian word tude, which means 'people' or 'nation'.
- While the phrase ich lerne Deutsch describes the act of studying, Germans use the verb beherrschen to describe the state of having actually mastered the language.
- In German, the phrase ich lerne Deutsch can specifically imply that someone is studying for an exam, rather than just casually acquiring the language.
Examples in context
- Ich lerne Deutsch.I am learning German.This sentence is useful for stating that you are learning German using the form ich lerne Deutsch.Tatoeba #3685927 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #8387934 by Adelpa
- Ich lerne Deutsch für meinen Beruf.I am learning German for my job.
Example conversation
Hannah and Lukas are talking at a cafe about their hobbies.
- HannahIch lerne Deutsch, und du?I am learning German, and you?
- LukasIch lerne gerade Spanisch.I am learning Spanish right now.
- HannahDas ist toll, Lukas!That is great, Lukas!
- LukasDanke, Hannah.Thanks, Hannah.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Deutsch, deutsch, ich, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
