læsbare

Læsbare is a Danish adjective meaning readable or easy to read. It describes texts, typography, interfaces, and other materials that can be read with ease and comprehension. The word is formed from læs- “to read” and the suffix -bar, indicating capability or suitability.

In practice, læsbare materials avoid unnecessary complexity: clear typography, adequate contrast, familiar vocabulary, concise sentences, and logical structure. The concept is used in publishing, information design, and communication to promote clarity and understanding.

In publishing and information design, achieving læsbarhed is a primary goal. Editors and designers aim for texts that readers can process without effort, reducing cognitive load. Beyond prose, the idea applies to instructions, signs, and user interfaces where legibility and straightforward wording facilitate correct use.

Readability metrics such as LIX are used to quantify læsbarhed in Danish and other Nordic texts. These indices combine sentence length and word length to estimate ease of reading. The term is connected to broader concepts of læselighed and tilgængelighed (accessibility), which emphasize content that is easy to read and accessible to diverse audiences.

See also: læselighed, læsbarhed, tilgængelighed.