Learn about Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫɝn/ /əˈbaʊt
LURN uh-BOWT
lˈɜːn/ /ɐbˈaʊt
lURN uh-BOWT
Definition
To get information or knowledge about a subject, person, or thing for the first time, either by being told, reading, or discovering it yourself.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in educational, research, or curiosity contexts. Use 'learn about' when focusing on gaining information in general; not for learning a skill ('learn to swim' not 'learn about swim'). Often followed by nouns or pronouns: 'learn about history', 'learn about her life'.
Spanish: aprender sobre - informarse sobre - conocerPortuguese (BR): aprender sobre - saber sobre - ficar sabendo dePortuguese (PT): aprender sobre - saber sobre - ficar a saber deChinese (Simplified): 了解 - 学习关于Chinese (Traditional): 瞭解 - 學習關於Hindi: के बारे में जानना - जानकारी प्राप्त करनाArabic: يتعرّف على - يطّلع على - يعلم عنBengali: জানা - শেখা (তথ্য/বিষয় সম্পর্কে)Russian: узнать о - узнать про - познакомиться сJapanese: について知るVietnamese: tìm hiểu về - biết vềKorean: ~에 대해 알게 되다 - ~에 대해 배우다Turkish: hakkında bilgi edinmek - hakkında öğrenmekUrdu: کے بارے میں جانناIndonesian: mempelajari tentang - mengetahui tentang
Example Sentences
I want to learn about animals.
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Did you learn about the new rule?
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We will learn about plants in science class.
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How did you learn about this restaurant?
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I just learned about a cool new app from a friend.
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You can learn about our services on the website.
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