Singular

das

Lernen

Q: Is it der, die, or das Lernen?

It is das Lernen. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Lernen is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

Q: What is the plural of das Lernen?

The noun Lernen is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.

Q: What does das Lernen mean in English?

The German word das Lernen translates to “learning” in English.

Q: How do you decline das Lernen?

Like all German nouns, Lernen changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are: Nominativ: das Lernen Akkusativ: das Lernen Dativ: dem Lernen Genitiv: des Lernens These changes are necessary because German uses cases to indicate the noun’s role in a sentence (such as the subject or object). Knowing these forms allows you to build grammatically correct sentences.

learning

Strong

Why does the noun Lernen have the article das?

Nominalized infinitives (verbs used as nouns) are always neuter.

Examples

das Essen (eating/food), das Trinken (drinking), das Lesen (reading), das Schreiben (writing), das Leben (life), das Schwimmen (swimming)

Exceptions

No exceptions when truly nominalized

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Declension table for German noun Lernen

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	das Lernen	ein Lernen	kein Lernen
Akkusativ	das Lernen	ein Lernen	kein Lernen
Dativ	dem Lernen	einem Lernen	keinem Lernen
Genitiv	des Lernens	eines Lernens	keines Lernens

Examples in context

Real sentences using Lernen in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Das neue Lernen ist wichtig.The new learning is important.	Ein neues Lernen ist gut für dich.A new learning is good for you.	Kein neues Lernen ist einfach für ihn.No new learning is easy for him.
Akkusativ	Ich mag das neue Lernen sehr.I like the new learning very much.	Er plant ein neues Lernen heute.He plans a new learning today.	Sie will kein neues Lernen mehr.She wants no new learning anymore.
Dativ	Mit dem neuen Lernen beginnt der Tag.With the new learning, the day begins.	Nach einem neuen Lernen fühlt man sich besser.After a new learning, one feels better.	Mit keinem neuen Lernen ist er zufrieden.He is not satisfied with any new learning.
Genitiv	Der Vorteil des neuen Lernens ist klar.The advantage of the new learning is clear.	Der Zweck eines eines neuen Lernens ist unklar.The purpose of a new learning is unclear.	Der Grund keines keines neuen Lernens ist bekannt.The reason for no new learning is known.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Lernen?

It is das Lernen. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Lernen is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

What is the plural of das Lernen?

The noun Lernen is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.

What does das Lernen mean in English?

The German word das Lernen translates to “learning” in English.

How do you decline das Lernen?

Like all German nouns, Lernen changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:

Nominativ: das Lernen
Akkusativ: das Lernen
Dativ: dem Lernen
Genitiv: des Lernens

These changes are necessary because German uses cases to indicate the noun’s role in a sentence (such as the subject or object). Knowing these forms allows you to build grammatically correct sentences.