Norwegian · Common Verbs
Lese
To read
Beginnerverb
Definition
To look at words and understand them.
Example
Han leser en bok om historie.
He is reading a book about history.
Etymology
'Lese' comes from the Old Norse 'lesa', linked to the Proto-Germanic '*lezan', indicating the act of reading, essential for knowledge transmission.
How & Where It’s Used
'Lese' is used in both spoken and written contexts widely, particularly in educational settings, informing both informal and formal discussions.