German Word · Intermediate
verlernen
to cease doing, to forget
Pronunciation: /fəʁˈlɛʁnən/
Meaning
to cease doing, to forget
Example
Ich hab gute drei Jahre kein Fahrrad mehr gefahren. Ich hab das komplett verlernt.
I haven't ridden a bike in a good three years. I completely forgot how to do it.
Practice tips
- Practice verlernen 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 intermediate-level learners.