lernbereit
eager
Offen dafür, neue Dinge zu verstehen und sich Wissen anzueignen.
Definition & meaning
The German adjective "lernbereit" describes a person who is willing, eager, and open to learning new things. It characterizes someone who possesses the right mindset to acquire knowledge, adapt to new information, or improve their skills. It is frequently used in professional contexts to describe an ideal employee who is motivated to undergo further training or professional development.
Grammar & Word origin
The word is a compound adjective formed by combining two parts:
- Lern-: Derived from the verb lernen (to learn).
- -bereit: Derived from the adjective bereit (ready/prepared).
Grammatically, it is a compound adjective. As an adjective, it can be used with forms of sein (e.g., "Er ist lernbereit") or used attributively with corresponding endings (e.g., "ein lernbereiter Mitarbeiter").
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- lernwillig (willing to learn)
- aufnahmefähig (receptive/capable of learning)
- wissbegierig (curious/eager for knowledge)
- offen (open)
Antonyms:
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Examples
Die Schülerin ist sehr lernbereit.adjective
The student is very eager to learn.
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