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imparare

Example:

I want to learn Italian.

Voglio imparare l'italiano.

She learns quickly.

Lei impara velocemente.

Usage: formal/informalContext: General usage when referring to acquiring knowledge or skills.

Note: The most common translation of 'learn' in Italian.

apprendere

Example:

He learned about the history of Rome.

Ha appreso la storia di Roma.

We need to learn from our mistakes.

Dobbiamo apprendere dai nostri errori.

Usage: formalContext: More formal or academic usage, often in written language.

Note: Can be used interchangeably with 'imparare' but is slightly more formal.

studare

Example:

I need to learn for the exam.

Devo studare per l'esame.

She learns best when she studies in the morning.

Lei impara meglio quando studia al mattino.

Usage: formal/informalContext: Specifically refers to studying or preparing for an exam.

Note: While 'studare' primarily means 'to study', it can also be used to mean 'to learn' in certain contexts.

saper fare

Example:

She learned how to cook from her grandmother.

Ha imparato a cucinare dalla nonna.

He learned to play the guitar last summer.

Ha imparato a suonare la chitarra l'estate scorsa.

Usage: formal/informalContext: Refers to acquiring a specific skill or ability.

Note: Literally translates to 'to know how to do', used when learning a practical skill.

study

To acquire knowledge through reading, instruction, or practice.

Example: She needs to study for her exams.

Note: Studying often involves a more structured and focused approach to acquiring knowledge compared to learning, which can be more general.

acquire

To gain or develop a skill, understanding, or knowledge of something.

Example: Children acquire language skills by listening and imitating.

Note: Acquiring implies obtaining or developing a specific skill or knowledge, whereas learning is a broader term that encompasses various types of knowledge acquisition.

grasp

To understand something fully or to comprehend it.

Example: It took a while for him to grasp the concept of calculus.

Note: Grasping often implies a deeper level of understanding or comprehension compared to general learning.

absorb

To take in or assimilate information or ideas.

Example: She could absorb information quickly and apply it effectively.

Note: Absorbing information suggests a process of internalizing and making it a part of one's own knowledge base.

Pick up

To learn or acquire knowledge or a skill informally or casually.

Example: She picked up Spanish quickly during her trip to Spain.

Note: The focus is on acquiring something without formal instruction.

Catch on

To grasp or understand something after a period of learning or observation.

Example: After a few classes, he finally caught on to the new math concept.

Note: Implies a gradual understanding or realization over time.

Get the hang of

To become skilled or proficient in something through practice or experience.

Example: It took a while, but she finally got the hang of playing the guitar.

Note: Focuses on developing skill or proficiency through practice.

Absorb like a sponge

To learn or understand something quickly and easily, often by soaking up information.

Example: Children tend to absorb new languages like a sponge.

Note: Emphasizes quick and effortless learning ability.

Grasp the basics

To understand the fundamental principles or essential elements of a subject or skill.

Example: Before moving on to advanced topics, make sure you grasp the basics of the subject.

Note: Focuses on understanding the foundational concepts.

Pound into one's head

To repeatedly teach or remind someone of something until it is fully understood or remembered.

Example: My teacher kept pounding the importance of grammar into our heads.

Note: Emphasizes the repetitive nature of instruction.

Learn the ropes

To become familiar with the procedures, rules, or details of a new task or situation.

Example: It may be challenging at first, but you'll soon learn the ropes of the job.

Note: Focuses on becoming acquainted with the specifics of a new situation.

Picking things up

This slang term is similar to 'picking up' but adds 'things' to emphasize a general understanding or skill acquisition.

Example: I've been picking things up pretty quickly in my new language class.

Note: It implies a broader sense of learning or gaining knowledge compared to just 'picking up'.

Wrapping one's head around

This slang means to understand or comprehend something challenging or complex.

Example: It took me some time to wrap my head around the concept of calculus.

Note: It emphasizes the mental effort required to understand something fully.

Digging into

This term means to delve deeply into a subject or topic in order to learn more about it.

Example: I need to start digging into this new programming language to become proficient.

Note: It suggests a more intensive and thorough exploration of the material.

Nailing down

To 'nail down' means to master or achieve proficiency in a particular aspect of learning.

Example: I think I've finally nailed down the pronunciation of that tricky word.

Note: It implies a sense of precision and completeness in learning that specific skill or knowledge.

Soaking up

This term refers to absorbing or learning information effortlessly and naturally, often in a passive way.

Example: Living in a foreign country is a great way to soak up the local language and culture.

Note: It conveys a sense of passive absorption or osmosis of knowledge rather than active effort.

Grokking

To 'grok' means to deeply understand something intuitively or through experience.

Example: I finally grokked the rules of the game after a few rounds of playing.

Note: It implies a holistic and profound understanding that goes beyond just surface-level knowledge.

Clued in

To be 'clued in' means to be knowledgeable or well-informed about a particular topic or situation.

Example: I finally feel clued in on how to navigate this confusing software interface.

Note: It suggests being informed or having insights that help navigate a specific context.

I want to learn how to play the guitar.

Voglio imparare a suonare la chitarra.

She learned a lot about history in school.

Ha imparato molto sulla storia a scuola.

It's important to learn from our mistakes.

È importante imparare dai nostri errori.

Learn - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)

Lemma: learn

Conjugations

Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): learned, learnt

Verb, past participle (Verb, past participle): learned

Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): learning

Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): learns

Verb, base form (Verb, base form): learn

Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): learn

Syllabification and Stress

learn Contains 1 syllables: learn

Phonetic transcription: ˈlərn

learn , ˈlərn (The red syllable is stressed)

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.

learn: 400 - 500 (Extremely common).

This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.

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