lesen

verb

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hold a class

pick

gather

read

lecture

harvest

Synonyms and Related Words for lesen

schmökern durchlesen vortragen dozieren lehren ernten sammeln pflücken

Definition of "lesen" in German

Below are the definitions and usage examples of the word "lesen" in its original language, German. This section is designed to help you understand the word in different contexts and sentence structures, especially while learning English.

The definitions and example sentences are presented across a range from beginner (A1) to intermediate (B1) levels. This way, you can learn the word step by step, from its most basic meaning to more complex usages. Each example is provided with its translation in German, ready for correct context and usage.

Geschriebene Zeichen oder Symbole mit den Augen erfassen und in ihrer Bedeutung verstehen.

DE: “Ich lese ein Buch.”
A1
EN: “I am reading a book.”

DE: “Jeden Abend liest sie ihren Kindern eine Geschichte vor.”
A2
EN: “Every evening, she reads a story to her children.”

DE: “Hast du schon die neuesten Nachrichten in der Zeitung gelesen?”
B1
EN: “Have you already read the latest news in the newspaper?”

Als Dozent oder Professor eine Vorlesung an einer Universität oder Hochschule halten.

DE: “Der Professor liest. Er spricht über Geschichte.”
A1
EN: “The professor is lecturing. He is talking about history.”

DE: “Mein Professor liest jeden Montag über deutsche Literatur.”
A2
EN: “My professor lectures on German literature every Monday.”

DE: “Welcher Dozent liest dieses Semester die Einführungsvorlesung in die Psychologie?”
B1
EN: “Which lecturer is giving the introductory lecture in psychology this semester?”

Früchte, besonders Trauben oder Beeren, von der Pflanze abnehmen und sammeln.

DE: “Wir lesen Äpfel im Garten.”
A1
EN: “We are picking apples in the garden.”

DE: “Im Herbst helfen viele Leute, die Trauben für den Wein zu lesen.”
A2
EN: “In autumn, many people help to pick the grapes for the wine.”

DE: “Die Weinlese beginnt, sobald die Trauben den richtigen Zuckergehalt erreicht haben und gelesen werden können.”
B1
EN: “The grape harvest begins as soon as the grapes have reached the right sugar content and can be picked.”

Words Similar in Spelling to lesen

laut lesen Lesender Leser Lebewesen erlesen