die Lesung, -en
reading
Eine Veranstaltung, bei der eine Person Texte oder Bücher laut vor Publikum vorträgt.
The German word "Lesung" is a noun meaning "reading" or "recital". It is derived from the verb "lesen", which means "to read".
- Lesung typically refers to an event where literature (like a book, poem, or text) is read aloud to an audience.
Similar words include:
- Vorlesung – mainly used for university lectures (reading aloud as teaching)
- Lesen – the general act of reading (not an event)
- Vortrag – a lecture or speech, not necessarily involving reading
Difference:
- Lesung emphasizes the act of reading literature aloud as a performance or event.
- Vorlesung focuses on educational reading/lecture.
- Vortrag is broader, usually a talk or presentation that may not involve reading from a text.
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Examples
Ich gehe morgen zu einer Lesung im Buchladen.noun
I am going to a reading at the bookstore tomorrow.
Die Lesung beginnt um acht Uhr abends.noun
The reading begins at eight o'clock in the evening.
Heute findet eine Lesung in der Bibliothek statt.noun
Today a reading is taking place in the library.
Welche Lesungen hat der Autor dieses Jahr geplant?noun
Which readings has the author planned for this year?
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