Leser

Leser is a German noun meaning reader. It refers to a person who reads texts such as books, newspapers, or online content. The masculine singular is der Leser, the feminine singular is die Leserin. The plural forms are die Leser (mixed or male readers) and die Leserinnen (female readers). In general use, the term can denote a readership, for example in phrases like die Leserschaft.

In publishing and journalism, Leser and related compounds appear frequently. A Leserbrief is a letter from a reader to a newspaper or magazine, and Leserbriefe are its plural. Other common terms include Leserkommentar for a reader’s comment and Leserreporter for a reader who contributes reports or content. The concept of readership also plays a role in advertising and media analytics, where Zielgruppe oder Leserschaft describes the intended or actual audience.

Leser is also a surname of German origin. As a family name, it is found in German-speaking countries and among diaspora communities. Like many German surnames, it may have historically derived from an occupation, a nickname, or a place-based origin, and its specific etymology can vary by family line.

Overall, Leser primarily denotes the actor of reading, with wide usage in linguistic, literary, and media contexts, while also serving as a recognized surname in German-speaking regions.