German Conversation · Level 78
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German word
Lesung
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈleːzʊŋ/
Meaning
- feminine nounpublic reading
Example
Die Lesung beginnt um 20 Uhr in der Stadtbibliothek.
The public reading begins at 8 p.m. at the city library.
More examples
Der Autor las bei der Lesung aus seinem neuen Roman.
The author read from his new novel at the public reading.
Core concept
A seated audience listens as an author reads a novel or poem aloud at a literary event.
Common phrases
an einer Lesung teilnehmen
attend a public reading
eine Lesung halten
give a public reading
Karten für die Lesung kaufen
buy tickets for the public reading
Similar words
Vortrag: A lecture or informative address given to an audience.
Aufführung: A staged presentation of a work by live performers.
Veranstaltung: A general term for an organized public event or gathering.
Definition in German
Veranstaltung, bei der jemand aus einem literarischen Text laut vorliest.
Word origin
Lesung is formed from the verb lesen, 'to read', with the noun-forming suffix -ung, a pattern that names an action or event.
Usage tips
- In German, Lesung names the event, while ordinary reading is usually Lesen, so the two nouns are not interchangeable.
Related words
- Leserreadernoun
- lesbarreadableadjective
- Leseprobereading excerptnoun