reading glasses
die Lesebrille, die Lesebrillen
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reading glasses
Glasses that help you see text and other things up close clearly when your natural vision is not sharp enough at short distances.
Ohne meine Lesebrille kann ich die kleine Schrift auf der Verpackung nicht erkennen.
Without my reading glasses, I can't make out the small print on the packaging.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Lesebrillen |
| genitive | der Lesebrille |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Lesebrille | die Lesebrillen |
| accusative | die Lesebrille | die Lesebrillen |
| dative | der Lesebrille | den Lesebrillen |
| genitive | der Lesebrille | der Lesebrillen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Lesebrille' (reading glasses) is made up of 'Lese-' (reading) and 'Brille' (glasses). The first part shows what the glasses are intended for: reading and other activities that involve seeing things up close.
Meine Lesebrille liegt neben dem Buch auf dem Tisch.
My reading glasses are on the table next to the book.
'Lesebrille' (reading glasses) is especially common with verbs such as 'aufsetzen' (to put on), 'tragen' (to wear), 'brauchen' (to need), and 'vergessen' (to forget).
Sie setzt ihre Lesebrille auf, bevor sie den Brief liest.
She puts on her reading glasses before she reads the letter.
'Lesebrille' (reading glasses) is often used in situations involving small print or looking at an object up close. Typical contexts include books, newspapers, menus, and packaging.
Für die kleine Schrift auf der Speisekarte brauche ich meine Lesebrille.
I need my reading glasses for the small print on the menu.
