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German Phrase

Ich lerne schnell.

/ɪç ˈlɛʁnə ˈʃnɛl/
Meaning"I learn quickly."
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Meaning

Literally “I learn quickly.” The sentence states that the speaker has a fast learning pace. It can be used to describe yourself in a language class, a job interview, or any situation where you want to highlight your ability to pick up new skills fast.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you are asked about your learning speed, when you compare yourself to others, or when you want to reassure a teacher or employer that you will grasp new material without much delay.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Ichlerneschnell

1

Personal Pronoun

Ich is the first‑person singular pronoun meaning “I”. It is always capitalised in German.

2

Verb Conjugation – lernen

Lernen (to learn) is a regular verb. In the present tense, the 1st‑person singular form is lerne.

3

Adverb – schnell

Schnell means “quickly”. As an adverb it follows the verb in a simple declarative sentence.

🗨In Conversation

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Wie schnell lernst du Deutsch?

How quickly do you learn German?

Ich lerne schnell.

I learn quickly.

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✕Common Mistakes

  • Ich lerne schnelllich.

    ‘Schnelllich’ does not exist in German; use the adverb ‘schnell’.

  • Ich bin schnell lernen.

    When using ‘sein’, you need a noun, not the infinitive verb.

  • Ich lerne das schnelle.

    ‘Schnelles’ is an adjective in the neuter nominative; the adverb form stays unchanged.

↔Alternatives

  • Ich lerne rasch.

    I learn swiftly.

  • Ich lerne zügig.

    I learn promptly.

  • Ich bin ein schneller Lerner.

    I am a fast learner.

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Cultural Tip

In German the default word order places adverbs after the verb (Ich lerne schnell). If you want to stress the speed, you can move the adverb to the front: Schnell lerne ich. Also, avoid mixing the adverb with the verb ‘sein’; you cannot say *Ich bin schnell lernen* – you would need a noun phrase like *Ich bin ein schneller Lerner*.