Romanian · Common Verbs
a învăța
To learn; to teach
Beginnerverb
Definition
To gain knowledge or skill, or to pass it on.
Example
Învăț româna de un an.
I have been learning Romanian for a year.
Etymology
The verb "a învăța" comes from the Latin "discere", which means 'to learn'; over time, it has taken on the meaning of both teaching and learning in the Romanian language.
How & Where It’s Used
This verb appears in both formal educational contexts and informal settings, prevalent across all regions and easily understood by various age groups.