aus|lesen
Translation
to read out, to select, to finish reading, to read (data)
Examples
Er las den Kindern eine Geschichte aus.
He read a story out to the children.
Die besten Trauben werden von Hand ausgelesen.
The best grapes are selected by hand.
Ich habe das Buch noch nicht ganz ausgelesen.
I haven't finished reading the book completely yet.
Der Chip kann die Daten schnell auslesen.
The chip can read the data quickly.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to select (sth.) To select the best students from the class.
((sb.dat)) ((sth.acc)) to read (sth.) out to (sb.) She read the letter out to him.
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Etymology
Composed of `aus-` (out) and `lesen` (to read). This literally means 'to read out,' covering reading aloud, 'reading' through items to select them, or reading a book all the way 'out' to the finish.
Memory Tips
Visualize 'reading OUT' a name from a list, 'picking OUT' the ripe fruit, or reading a book 'OUT' until it's completely finished.