A learning experience Meaning in English
expression
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫɝnɪŋ/ /ɪkˈspɪɹiəns
uh LUR-ning ik-SPEER-ee-uhns
æɪ/ /lˈɜːnɪŋ/ /ɛkspˈiəɹɪəns
uh LUR-ning ek-SPEE-ree-uhns
Definition
An event or situation from which someone learns something, especially through personal experience or making mistakes.
Usage & Nuances
Often used positively or to put a good spin on mistakes and failures. Commonly follows 'That was...' or 'It was...'. Implies growth or improvement from difficult or new situations. Not used for formal academic education.
Spanish: una experiencia de aprendizajePortuguese (BR): uma experiência de aprendizadoPortuguese (PT): uma experiência de aprendizagemChinese (Simplified): 一次学习经历Chinese (Traditional): 一次學習經驗Hindi: एक सीखने का अनुभवArabic: تجربة تعليميةBengali: একটি শেখার অভিজ্ঞতাRussian: учительный опыт - опыт, из которого извлекаешь урокJapanese: 学びの経験 - 学びになる体験Vietnamese: một trải nghiệm học hỏiKorean: 배움의 경험 - 교훈이 되는 경험Turkish: öğretici bir deneyimUrdu: سیکھنے کا تجربہIndonesian: pengalaman belajar
Example Sentences
Losing my wallet was a learning experience for me.
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Moving to a new city was a learning experience.
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Cooking dinner by myself was a learning experience.
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"Well, that was definitely a learning experience!"
natural
Every job interview is a learning experience, even if you don't get the job.
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Trying to fix my bike turned out to be a learning experience for both of us.
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