German Word · Beginner
erfahren
to find out, learn, to come to know
Pronunciation: /ʔɛɐ̯ˈfaːɐ̯n/
Meaning
to find out, learn, to come to know
Example
Ich habe aus der Zeitung von Helgas Tod erfahren.
I learned about Helga's death from the newspaper.
Practice tips
- Practice erfahren out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for beginner-level learners.