die Lese
harvest
The harvesting of fruit, especially grapes. The word also refers to the time or process of this harvest.
EXAMPLE
Nach einem warmen Sommer begann die Lese im September.
After a warm summer, the harvest began in September.
die Lese
harvest / anthology
die Lese, die Lesen
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Meanings
die Lese
anthology
A selected collection or compilation of texts, poems, or other works.
EXAMPLE
Die Lese enthält die wichtigsten Gedichte der Autorin.
The anthology contains the author's most important poems.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Lese, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Lesen |
| genitive | der Lese |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Lese | die Lesen |
| accusative | die Lese | die Lesen |
| dative | der Lese | den Lesen |
| genitive | der Lese | der Lesen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word family
'Die Lese' (harvest / anthology) belongs to the same word family as 'lesen' (to read). The underlying idea of selecting or gathering helps explain both meanings of the word.
EXAMPLE
Die Lese der besten Texte zeigt die große Vielfalt der Autorin.
The anthology of the best texts shows the author's wide range.
Context clue
Alongside words such as 'Weintrauben' (grapes), 'Weinberg' (vineyard), or 'Winzer' (winegrower), 'die Lese' means the harvest. With 'Gedichten' (poems), 'Texten' (texts), or 'Autorin' (female author), it refers to a selected collection of works.
EXAMPLE
Die Winzer hoffen, dass die Lese in diesem Jahr besonders ertragreich wird.
The winegrowers hope that this year's harvest will be particularly plentiful.
Die Lese aus den Gedichten der jungen Autorin wurde im Unterricht besprochen.
The anthology of the young author's poems was discussed in class.
Typical collocations
In the sense of 'Ernte' (harvest), 'die Lese' (harvest) often occurs with verbs such as 'beginnen' (to begin), 'stattfinden' (to take place), and 'einsetzen' (to start), as well as adjectives such as 'gute' (good) or 'reiche' (abundant).
EXAMPLE
Wegen des warmen Wetters konnte die Lese schon früh beginnen.
Because of the warm weather, the harvest was able to begin early.
Literary style
In the sense of a selected collection, 'die Lese' (anthology) is mainly used in literary or formal written language. It often refers to poems, stories, or other works by one person.
EXAMPLE
Die Lese aus seinen frühen Gedichten ist neu erschienen.
The anthology of his early poems has just been published.
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