No. 1,788 in German
leser
"Leser" means "reader" in English.
In a sentence
Ich bin ein begeisterter Leser von Kriminalromanen.
I am an enthusiastic reader of crime novels.
Here, 'Leser' is used as a noun to describe someone who reads (a reader).
Der Leser genießt die spannende Handlung des Buches.
The reader enjoys the exciting plot of the book.
In this sentence, 'Leser' is a singular noun referring to the individual who reads the book.
Nur wenige Leser haben die versteckte Bedeutung des Textes erkannt.
Only a few readers have recognized the hidden meaning of the text.
Here, 'Leser' is used as a plural noun indicating multiple individuals who are reading.
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