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Erfahren Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Erfahren" is mainly used as verb meaning "learn", "find out" or "experience". It is also used as adjective.
Essential properties of "erfahren"
Its most important properties are:
Properties as Verb
- Infinitive: erfahren
- Simple past: erfuhr
- Participle: erfahren
irregulartransitive
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Properties as Adjective
Regular
- Comparative: erfahrener
- Superlative: am erfahrensten
Meanings of "erfahren" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To learn or find out through experience or study"
"Erfahren", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.
- Definition: "To perceive or learn about something through experience or learning."
- Translation(s): learn, find out, experience, discover
- Synonym(s): erleben, kennenlernen
- Antonym(s): ignorieren, übersehen
- Related word(s): Erfahrung, erfahren (adj.)
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich habe viel über andere Kulturen erfahren.
- Er möchte mehr über die Geschichte des Landes erfahren.
- Sie hat durch das Lesen viel Neues erfahren.
2.) "Having extensive experience in a field"
"Erfahren", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.
- Definition: "Having a lot of experience in something."
- Translation(s): experienced, skilled, seasoned
- Synonym(s): kompetent, versiert
- Antonym(s): unerfahren, unkundig
- Related word(s): Erfahrung, erfahrungsmäßig
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er ist ein erfahrener Lehrer.
- Sie ist sehr erfahren im Umgang mit schwierigen Kunden.
- Ein erfahrener Arzt kann schnell eine Diagnose stellen.
3.) "To receive information or news"
"Erfahren", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.
- Definition: "To receive information or news about something."
- Translation(s): hear, be informed, get to know, find out
- Synonym(s): hören, mitbekommen
- Antonym(s): verbergen, verschweigen
- Related word(s): Nachricht, Information
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich habe erst gestern davon erfahren.
- Er hat durch einen Freund davon erfahren.
- Sie hat aus der Zeitung erfahren, was passiert ist.