lezer

See also: lézer

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch lesere. Equivalent to lezen (“to read”) +‎ -er.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈleː.zər/
  • Audio(file)
  • Hyphenation: le‧zer
  • Rhymes: -eːzər

Noun

lezer m (plural lezers, diminutive lezertje n)

  1. A reader, person who reads a text
    De lezer van het boek werd meegesleept door het meeslepende verhaal.
    The reader of the book was captivated by the engaging story.
    De lezer van de krant was goed op de hoogte van het laatste nieuws.
    The reader of the newspaper was well informed about the latest news.
  2. A reader, device to read one or more parameters, often numerically expressed, or a whole encrypted (e.g. audio-visual) file
    De gebruiksaanwijzing bevat instructies voor de lezer van het apparaat.
    The user manual contains instructions for the reader of the device.
    De sensor is een geavanceerde lezer die nauwkeurige metingen kan verrichten.
    The sensor is an advanced reader that can perform accurate measurements.
    De elektronische lezer kan verschillende soorten gegevens uitlezen.
    The electronic reader can read various types of data.

Derived terms

Descendants
  • Negerhollands: leeser

Romagnol

Verb

lezer (transitive)

  1. Alternative form of lèẓar (“to read”)
    • 1920, Olindo Guerrini, edited by Zanichelli, Sonetti romagnoli, published 1967:
      S'aví pazenzia d' lezer
      If you are patient to read
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