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Swedish frequency list

No. 1,363 in Swedish

läs

"Read" (imperative form of the verb "läsa").

In a sentence

  • Jag läser en bok.

    I am reading a book.

    In this sentence, 'läs' is used to denote the action of reading a book in its present tense form 'läser'.

  • Läs detta meddelande noga.

    Read this message carefully.

    In this sentence, 'läs' is used as an imperative form, instructing someone to perform the action of reading.

  • De läste något intressant igår.

    They read something interesting yesterday.

    Here, 'läs' is used in its past tense form 'läste', indicating an action that occurred in the past.

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