studieren
Ich studiere seit drei Jahren Medizin an der Universität Berlin.
I have been studying medicine at the University of Berlin for three years.
to study a subject at a university or college
Sie studiert Germanistik in München.
She is studying German literature in Munich.
Er hat an der TU Dresden Maschinenbau studiert.
He studied mechanical engineering at TU Dresden.
Often implies enrollment in a degree program. Can also mean 'to study' in a general sense (e.g., 'Ich studiere den Plan').
to examine or investigate something carefully
Die Wissenschaftler studieren die Auswirkungen des Klimawandels.
The scientists are studying the effects of climate change.
Less common than the university-related sense; often used in academic or professional contexts.
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University vs. General Study
Use *studieren* for university-level study (e.g., 'Ich studiere Jura'). For general learning (e.g., 'I study English'), use *lernen*.
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Conjugation Note
The verb is regular: *ich studiere, du studierst, er/sie/es studiert, wir studieren, ihr studiert, sie/Sie studieren*.
Word Origin
From Middle High German *studieren*, from Latin *studere* ('to be diligent, apply oneself'), related to *studium* ('zeal, study').
Usage Notes
The verb is typically used for academic study at a higher education institution. For general learning (e.g., 'I study French'), *lernen* is more common. In Swiss German, *studieren* can also mean 'to look at' (e.g., 'Er studiert die Landkarte').