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 look at and understand written or printed material(general activity)
a.to read a book, newspaper, etc.
Ich lese jeden Abend ein Buch.—I read a book every evening.
2.to study a text as part of academic work(academic)
a.to analyze literature or scientific texts
An der Universität lesen wir viele Fachartikel.—At university we read many specialist articles.
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.
