verb
läsa
read
Läsa (Swedish verb) means "to read" in English.
Explanation:
- It refers to the action of interpreting written or printed text.
- It can also mean to study or to follow along with written material in a broader educational sense.
Similar words:
- Studera: "to study" — implies a more focused or in-depth learning process.
- Tolka: "to interpret" — involves understanding or explaining the meaning, which can also apply to reading but includes interpretation beyond simply recognizing words.
- Granska: "to examine, review" — involves carefully looking over text or material, often more detailed than just reading.
Example sentences:
- Jag gillar att läsa böcker.
(I like to read books.) - Hon läser tidningen varje morgon.
(She reads the newspaper every morning.)
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Examples
Jag tycker om att läsa böcker.verb
I like to read books.
Läser du tidningen varje morgon?verb
Do you read the newspaper every morning?
Igår läste jag en bra bok.verb
Yesterday I read a good book.
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