lies
Translation
read! (imperative of lesen)
Examples
Lies das Buch!
Read the book!
Lies mir die Geschichte vor!
Read the story to me!
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to read ((sth.)) Lies den Text.
Similar Words
sieh! (from sehen), gib! (from geben), sprich! (from sprechen)
Etymology
The singular imperative form of the strong verb 'lesen' (to read). The stem vowel changes from 'e' to 'ie'.
Memory Tips
This is the command form for 'to read', used when speaking to one person. Imagine a teacher saying 'Read!'.