read

US /riːd/

UK /riːd/

lesen

look at and comprehend the meaning of (written or printed matter) by interpreting the characters or symbols of which it is composed

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She loves to read books in her free time.

Sie liebt es, in ihrer Freizeit Bücher zu lesen.

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Can you read this letter for me?

Kannst du diesen Brief für mich lesen?

interpretieren, verstehen

interpret or understand (an emotion, intention, or sign)

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It was hard to read his expression.

Es war schwer, seinen Ausdruck zu lesen.

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She could always read people's intentions.

Sie konnte immer die Absichten der Menschen lesen.

Lektüre, Lesen

a session of reading

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I had a long read before bed.

Ich hatte eine lange Lektüre vor dem Schlafengehen.

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The book makes for an interesting read.

Das Buch ist eine interessante Lektüre.