Lernmaterial

learning material, educational resource

noun LERN-ma-te-ree-ahl Rare

Usage Note

Lernmaterial covers any resource used to facilitate learning — worksheets, videos, apps, manipulatives. With the rise of digital education, the term frequently appears in discussions about Open Educational Resources (OER).

Examples

"Die Lehrer stellten das gesamte Lernmaterial online zur Verfügung."

Natural Translation

The teachers made all the learning material available online.

Literal Translation

The teachers placed the entire learning-material online at disposal.

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