read

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Translation of read into German,

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Verb

1.

interpret text

tr./intr.
interpret written or printed material
tr./intr.
  • She loves to read books every evening..Sie liebt es, jeden Abend Bücher zu lesen
2.

communication

tr./intr.
speak aloud written words
tr./intr.
  • He read the poem to the audience.Er las das Gedicht dem Publikum vor.
3.

interpretation

tr.
interpret or infer meaning from something
tr.
deuten herauslesen
  • She can read his emotions easily.Sie kann seine Gefühle leicht deuten.

Noun

1.

text

written material people read for information or enjoyment
  • This book is a good read for the weekend.Dieses Buch ist eine gute Lektüre für das Wochenende.
2.

perception

person's interpretation or impression
  • His read of the situation was insightful.Seine Einschätzung der Situation war aufschlussreich.
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Expressions with read: examples in English and translations in German

vorlesen
verlesen
She read out the names of the winners.
mitlesen
The students read along with the audiobook in class.
Gedanken lesen
She can read minds and knows your secret.
ablesen
vorlesen
She read off the names from the attendance list.
Gedanken lesen
intuitiv verstehen
She seemed to read his mind and knew what he wanted.
durchlesen
She decided to read over the contract before signing..

Images of read

  • read: written material people read for information or enjoyment
    (text) Lektüre

Synonyms and analogies of read in English

Examples of read in a sentence

  • I read the instructions carefully.
  • She read the instructions aloud to the group.
  • The teacher read the story to the children with enthusiasm.
  • How do you read her silence?
  • Analysts read the survey as a warning.
  • The gauge reads full, indicating a full tank.

Translations of "read" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Verb
lesenv.

He will blow up the diagram so everyone can read it easily.

Er wird das Diagramm vergrößern, damit es jeder leicht lesen kann.

auslesenv.

And only the same website can read out these cookies again.

Und auch nur die eigene Website kann diese Cookies wieder auslesen.

vorlesenv.

Parents who read to their children early often reap the benefits later on.

Eltern, die ihren Kindern früh vorlesen, ernten die Früchte oft erst später.

ablesenv.

I can easily read the digital clock from across the room without squinting.

Ich kann die Digitaluhr aus der Ferne leicht ablesen, ohne zu blinzeln.

Adjective / Participle
verlesenpp.

The suspect stayed stone-faced while the verdict was read to the courtroom.

Der Angeklagte verzog keine Miene, während das Urteil im Gerichtssaal verlesen wurde.

Noun
dieLektürenf.

Her collection of lesser-known quotes made for an inspiring read.

Ihre Sammlung von wenig zitierten Sprüchen war eine inspirierende Lektüre.

dieLesartnf.

The second part of the evening is also devoted to signs and how we read them.

Um Zeichen und ihre Lesart geht es auch im zweiten Stück des Abends.

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Your feedback will help if you read through my draft carefully.

Dein Feedback hilft, wenn du meinen Entwurf sorgfältig Korrektur liest.

He looked puzzled to death when he read the strange message.

Er war völlig verwirrt, als er die seltsame Nachricht las.

He read the instructions twice and still missed the beat entirely.

Er hat die Anleitung zweimal gelesen und trotzdem gar nichts kapiert.

He read the bulk of the book in just one day.

Er las den Hauptteil des Buches an nur einem Tag.

She read as many as eight chapters in just one day.

An nur einem Tag las sie bis zu acht Kapitel.

If I read at night, I usually drop off quickly.

Wenn ich nachts lese, schlafe ich meist schnell ein.

She read through the assignment carefully before submitting it online.

Sie las die Aufgabe sorgfältig durch, bevor sie sie online einreichte.

He read that novel and was ever after fascinated by ancient legends.

Er las diesen Roman und war auf ewig von alten Legenden fasziniert.

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