noun
learner, student
B1
Lerner (der, plural Lerner) means learner or student, referring to someone engaged in learning (formal or informal). Masculine noun; feminine form 'Lernerin' used when needed. Plural is Lerner; genitive 'der Lerner'. Common in educational contexts, especially adult education and language learning.
Examples
Viele Lerner besuchen Abendkurse an der Volkshochschule.
Many students attend evening classes at the community college.
Der Lerner übt jeden Tag Vokabeln.
The learner practices vocabulary every day.
Der Lerner macht schnelle Fortschritte.
The learner is making rapid progress.
Details
Mnemonics
Imagine a person with a book and a label 'Lerner' above their head.
Sounds like English 'learner'.
der -> picture a male learner (der) to remember masculine gender.
Notes
Lerner is a more neutral or formal term for someone who is learning (often used in pedagogical contexts). In everyday speech, 'Schüler' or 'Student' might be more common depending on context.