die Leserinnen
Translation
female readers
Examples
Die Autorin dankt ihren Leserinnen.
The author (female) thanks her female readers.
Viele Leserinnen lieben diesen Roman.
Many female readers love this novel.
Grammar Patterns
((as)) female readers ((als)) Leserinnen As female readers of this magazine, we are disappointed.
Similar Words
die Zuhörerinnen (female listeners), die Zuschauerinnen (female viewers)
Etymology
From 'Leser' (reader) + the feminine suffix '-in' + the plural ending '-nen'. This is a standard way to form the plural of feminine nouns ending in '-in'.
Memory Tips
Remember the pattern: masculine noun -> add '-in' for feminine -> add '-nen' for feminine plural. 'Lehrer' -> 'Lehrerin' -> 'Lehrerinnen'.