German Conversation · Level 33
91 words
German word
Leser
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈleːzɐ/
Meaning
- masculine nounreader
Example
Der Artikel hat den Leser überrascht.
The article surprised the reader.
More examples
Als Leser merkt man oft kleine Fehler im Text.
As a reader, you often notice small errors in the text.
Core concept
Someone follows the meaning of text on a page or screen, whether alone or as part of the intended audience.
Common phrases
als Leser
as a reader
ein engagierter Leser
a dedicated reader
Leserschaft
readership
Similar words
Leserin: A woman who follows the meaning of text in a book, article, or digital text.
Definition in German
Person, die ein Schriftstück oder einen Beitrag liest; oft gebraucht, um die Zielgruppe oder Leserschaft zu bezeichnen.
Word origin
Leser is an inherited German formation from lesen plus -er, the suffix used in agent nouns such as a person who performs an activity.
Usage tips
- In German, Leser does not change form in the accusative, as in 'Der Artikel hat den Leser überrascht'; only the masculine article marks the case.
Opposites
- Verfasserauthornoun
Related words
- Leserschaftreadershipnoun
- Lesermeinungreader opinionnoun
- Leserforumreaders' forumnoun