Vorlesen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Vorlesen" is used as verb with the meaning of "read aloud", "read out" or "read for recording".
Essential properties of "vorlesen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: vorlesen
- Simple past: las vor
- Participle: vorgelesen
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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "vorlesen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To read something aloud"
- Definition: "To read aloud for others to hear."
- Translation(s): read aloud, read out
- Synonym(s): vortragen, rezitieren
- Related word(s): vorlesen, Vorlesung, Vorleser
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Mutter liest ihren Kindern jeden Abend eine Geschichte vor.
- Der Schauspieler las einen Auszug aus dem Buch vor.
- Kannst du mir bitte diesen Absatz vorlesen?
2.) "To read aloud for recording or dictation"
- Definition: "To read something aloud to record or dictate it."
- Translation(s): read for recording, dictate
- Synonym(s): diktieren, aufsagen
- Related word(s): Vorlesung, Diktiergerät
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er las den Text für die Audioaufnahme vor.
- Die Sekretärin liest die Notizen für das Protokoll vor.
- Bitte lesen Sie Ihre Antworten langsam vor, damit ich sie aufschreiben kann.
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