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Lesen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Lesen" is used as verb with the meaning of "read (verb)", "read (interpret)" or "decipher".
Essential properties of "lesen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: lesen
- Simple past: las
- Participle: gelesen
irregulartransitiveintransitive
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "lesen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To interpret written text"
- Definition: "To interpret and understand a written text."
- Translation(s): read (verb)
- Synonym(s): durchlesen, vorlesen
- Related word(s): Schrift, Buch
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich möchte dieses Buch lesen.
- Er hat den Brief laut gelesen.
- Sie liest jeden Abend vor dem Schlafen.
2.) "To interpret visual information"
- Definition: "To interpret non-textual visual information, such as signs or graphics."
- Translation(s): read (interpret), decipher
- Synonym(s): entziffern, interpretieren
- Related word(s): Zeichen, Schild
📝 Some usage examples:
- Kannst du diese Karte lesen?
- Er konnte die Zeichen auf dem Bildschirm lesen.
- Sie liest die Verkehrszeichen sehr gut.
3.) "To study at university"
- Definition: "To study at an educational institution, typically a university."
- Translation(s): study (at university), read (a subject)
- Synonym(s): studieren, lernen
- Related word(s): Universität, Schule
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er liest an der Universität Heidelberg.
- Sie liest Mathematik an der Technischen Universität.
- Er hat in München Jura gelesen.
4.) "To give a public reading"
- Definition: "To give a public reading of a text."
- Translation(s): read (aloud), give a reading
- Synonym(s): vortragen, Rezitieren
- Related word(s): Vorlesung, Lesung
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Autor wird heute Abend aus seinem neuen Buch lesen.
- Sie hat vor einer großen Gruppe gelesen.
- Er liest Gedichte im Park.