Swedish Word of the Day
läsa
LÄ-sa • verb — 5th of Jun, 2026
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Meaning: to read (text) or to study a subject
Examples
- Jag gillar att läsa böcker.
(I enjoy reading books.) - Kan du läsa den här meningen?
(Can you read this sentence?) - Han läser kemi på universitetet.
(He is studying chemistry at the university.)
Synonyms
- studera
- bläddra
Use läsa for reading anything from books and newspapers to screens. It also means studying a subject (e.g., 'läser kemi'). For reading aloud you might see 'läsa upp', and common forms are 'läser' (present), 'läste' (past), 'läst' (past participle). 'Studera' emphasizes formal study, while 'bläddra' implies skimming or flipping through.
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