A1dasdie Lesen
das Lesen
reading · reading — পড়া (z.B. Das Lesen macht Spaß.)
What is it
das Lesen ist das deutsche Wort für reading.
Plural
die Lesen
Genitive
des Lesens
Meaning
EN: reading
BN: reading — পড়া (z.B. Das Lesen macht Spaß.)
German example
Das Lesen macht Spaß.
Cases: das Lesen · das Lesen · dem Lesen · des Lesens
Declension table
All four cases in singular and plural.
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Lesen | die Lesen |
| Accusative | das Lesen | die Lesen |
| Dative | dem Lesen | den Lesen |
| Genitive | des Lesens | der Lesen |
Short explanation
Learn the noun together with its article: das Lesen.
The plural form is die Lesen.
Watch how the noun changes in dative and genitive: dem Lesen, des Lesens.
Common mistakes
Do not memorise Lesen without das.
Do not forget the plural die Lesen.
Do not assume the accusative and nominative forms are always identical.
Mini practice
Two short checks for article and plural recall.
What is the plural of das Lesen?
Answer: die Lesen
Which form do you use in dative singular for das Lesen?
Answer: dem Lesen