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reading in Afrikaans

reading in Afrikaans is lesing, oplesing — reading means the activity of looking at and understanding written text.

reading in Afrikaans

lesing
noun
process of interpreting written language
oplesing
noun
process of interpreting written language

What does "reading" mean?

  1. noun The activity of looking at and understanding written text.
    "Reading before bed helps her relax."
  2. noun A particular interpretation of a text, situation, or event.
    "His reading of the contract differs from ours."
  3. noun A value shown by a measuring instrument.
    "The thermometer reading was 38 degrees."
  4. noun An event at which written work, such as poetry or scripture, is read aloud to an audience.
    "The author gave a reading from her new novel."
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reading in a sentence

  • Reading before bed helps her relax.
  • Reading is her favourite way to spend a rainy afternoon.
  • His reading of the contract differs from ours.
  • My reading of her silence was that she disagreed with the plan.

Common Afrikaans translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "reading" in Afrikaans?
"reading" in Afrikaans is lesing, oplesing. reading means: The activity of looking at and understanding written text.
How do you use "reading" in a sentence?
Example: "Reading before bed helps her relax." In Afrikaans, "reading" is lesing, oplesing.
Are there other ways to say "reading" in Afrikaans?
Yes — Afrikaans has 2 translations listed for "reading": lesing, oplesing.
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