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VerbA1
lesen
/ˈleːzən/
to read
Verb Details
- Auxiliary
- haben
- Past participle
- gelesen
- Separable
- No
- Irregular
- Yes
Usage Note
Vowel change: du liest, er liest. A strong verb with vowel change in stem.
Example Sentences
Ich lese ein Buch.
I am reading a book.
Liest du gern?
Do you like to read?