VERB
lesen/ˈleːzn̩/to read
lesen is a German verb that means to read. It is pronounced /ˈleːzn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "las" and the past participle is "gelesen".
Definitions
1.to perceive and understand written or printed text(activity)
a.to read a book, newspaper, etc.
Jeden Abend lese ich ein Buch.—I read a book every evening.
2.to read something aloud(aloud)
a.to speak out written text
Die Lehrerin liest den Text vor.—The teacher is reading the text aloud.
3.to interpret or recognize signs, symbols, or data(interpretation)
a.to identify or interpret information
Kannst du das Thermometer lesen?—Can you read the thermometer?
Conjugation
| Infinitive | lesen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | lese |
| Present (du) | liest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | liest |
| Preterite (ich) | las |
| Participle II | gelesen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | läse |
| Imperative (singular) | lies |
| Imperative (plural) | lest |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "lesen" mean in English?
- "lesen" means to read. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "lesen"?
- "lesen" is pronounced /ˈleːzn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "lesen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "lesen" is "gelesen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "lesen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "lesen" becomes "las" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "lesen"?
- "lesen" is a verb in German.
