This is the 6640th most frequent German word.
erfahren
"Erfahren" means "to learn, find out, or experience."
The word 'erfahren' in this sentence is used in the sense of 'learning' or 'becoming aware of information.'
Ich habe erfahren, dass Anna nach Berlin gezogen ist.
I have learned that Anna has moved to Berlin.
Here, 'erfahren' is used as an adjective ('erfahrene'), meaning 'experienced,' to describe someone with knowledge or skill acquired through practice.
Erfahrene Fahrer kennen die besten Routen.
Experienced drivers know the best routes.
In this sentence, 'erfahren' means 'to experience' or 'to learn through personal observation.'