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Lesen

reading

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dasLesenn
Meaning of Lesen

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German[ˈleːzən]
reading
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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.

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What's the difference between Lesen / Vorlesen / Nachlesen / Durchlesen

🇩🇪German
Lesen

Reading as a text or material to read, often a book, article, or assigned reading.

A1Often

Die Lektüre des Buches war leicht und interessant.

Чтение этой книги было лёгким и интересным.

V
🇩🇪German
Vorlesen

To read aloud for someone else, for example a child or a group.

A1Very Often

Die Mutter liest ihrem Sohn jeden Abend vor.

Мама каждый вечер читает сыну вслух.

N
🇩🇪German
Nachlesen

To read later in order to check or clarify information; sometimes to reread a specific passage.

A1Often

Ich muss die Regeln noch einmal nachlesen.

Мне нужно ещё раз перечитать правила.

🇩🇪German

To read through a text, often quickly or completely, to get an overview of it.

A1Often

Bitte lies den Brief kurz durch.

Пожалуйста, бегло прочитай письмо.

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Lesen translation: reading. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce Lesen

[ˈleːzən]

Lesen translation

reading

Lesen transcription

[ˈleːzən]

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Lesen meaning: what does it mean?

das Aufnehmen und Verstehen eines geschriebenen Textes

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Lesen is pronounced as [ˈleːzən]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Is Lesen part of Hobbies and Interests vocabulary?

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Is Lesen part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

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