Learn by Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɫɝn/ /ˈbaɪ

LURN-BY

UK

lˈɜːn/ /bˈaɪ

LURN-BY

Definition

To gain knowledge or skills using a specific method or experience, such as 'learn by doing' or 'learn by watching'. Usually combined with a gerund or noun.

Usage & Nuances

'Learn by' is always followed by a gerund ('learn by doing'), noun ('learn by example'), or phrase. Common patterns include 'learn by heart' (memorize), 'learn by experience', and 'learn by watching'. Used in both formal and informal English. Not used alone; it specifies the method or process.

• Spanish: aprender por - aprender mediante
• Portuguese (BR): aprender por - aprender através de
• Portuguese (PT): aprender por - aprender através de
• Chinese (Simplified): 通过...学习 - 通过...来学
• Chinese (Traditional): 透過...學習 - 透過...來學
• Hindi: के जरिए सीखना - के द्वारा सीखना
• Arabic: يتعلم من خلال - يتعلم عن طريق
• Bengali: মাধ্যমে শেখা - করে শেখা
• Russian: через - посредством
• Japanese: 〜によって学ぶ
• Vietnamese: bằng cách - qua
• Korean: 으로 배우다 - 를 통해 배우다
• Turkish: yoluyla öğrenmek - ederek öğrenmek
• Urdu: کے ذریعے سیکھنا - کر کے سیکھنا
• Indonesian: belajar dengan - belajar melalui

Example Sentences

Children often learn by doing simple tasks themselves.

basic

I learn by watching online videos.

basic

Some people learn by listening, others by reading.

basic

She really believes you learn by making mistakes and trying again.

natural

Most of us learn by experience rather than by following instructions.

natural

It's easier to learn by seeing someone else do it first.

natural