English–German
“read” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈleːzən/
Example
Er liest jeden Tag die Nachrichten.
He reads the news every day.
How to say “read” in German
“Read” in German is lesen.
Eyes move across a page while meaning forms in the mind.
Example sentences with lesen
Kannst du den Text laut lesen?
Can you read the text aloud?
Tips for using lesen
- Lesen is irregular: the present stem changes from e to ie in liest, and its past participle is gelesen.