ein Buch lesen

read a book

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phrase Uncommon #15,123

read a book The phrase uses the infinitive lesen, meaning “to read.” Ein Buch is the accusative form of “a book” and is the object being read.

GE: Am Wochenende möchte ich ein Buch lesen.

EN: At the weekend, I would like to read a book.

I will read a book while you sleep.

Why do you have to read a book like this?

I’m going to stay home and read a book today.

She wants to read a book.

I want to stay at home and read a book.

Tom wants to read a book.

She will read a book.