Lesen - translation, pronunciation and examples
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When to use Lesen
Bücher lesen
Romane lesen
Zeitschriften lesen
Lesegewohnheit
Lesefähigkeiten
Lesen usage examples
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Reading as a text or material to read, often a book, article, or assigned reading.
To read aloud for someone else, for example a child or a group.
To read later in order to check or clarify information; sometimes to reread a specific passage.
To read through a text, often quickly or completely, to get an overview of it.
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Lesen belongs to the topic "Hobbies and Interests". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
Lesen synonyms
What's the difference between Lesen / Vorlesen / Nachlesen / Durchlesen
Reading as a text or material to read, often a book, article, or assigned reading.
Die Lektüre des Buches war leicht und interessant.
Чтение этой книги было лёгким и интересным.
To read aloud for someone else, for example a child or a group.
Die Mutter liest ihrem Sohn jeden Abend vor.
Мама каждый вечер читает сыну вслух.
To read later in order to check or clarify information; sometimes to reread a specific passage.
Ich muss die Regeln noch einmal nachlesen.
Мне нужно ещё раз перечитать правила.
To read through a text, often quickly or completely, to get an overview of it.
Bitte lies den Brief kurz durch.
Пожалуйста, бегло прочитай письмо.
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How to pronounce Lesen and what this word means
Lesen translation: reading. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce Lesen
[ˈleːzən]
Lesen translation
reading
Lesen examples
Lesen macht mir nach der Schule Spaß.
Lesen transcription
[ˈleːzən]
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Lesen meaning: what does it mean?
das Aufnehmen und Verstehen eines geschriebenen Textes
Lesen pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
Lesen is pronounced as [ˈleːzən]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
Lesen definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Lesen macht mir nach der Schule Spaß. Translation: Мне нравится читать после школы.
Is Lesen part of Hobbies and Interests vocabulary?
Yes, Lesen (reading) can be learned in the Hobbies and Interests topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is Lesen part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?
Yes, Lesen (reading) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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