Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #5000
Word (Wort)

die Lesung

Translation (Übersetzung) reading, recitation, lecture
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈleːzʊŋ]
B1
Nouns
Intermediate
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
feminine noun culture politics event literature
Lesung refers to the act of reading aloud, a public reading event, or a recitation. It can also mean a reading of a text in a legislative context. The word is commonly used in cultural and literary contexts.

Lesung - German Nouns - Lesung Meaning - Lesung Translation - Lesung Nouns Examples

Lesung is a German Nouns

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Lesung Examples (Beispiele) in English

Lesung examples with English translations. See how to use Lesung in sentences. Lesung example sentences in English below.

Die Autorin hält heute Abend eine Lesung in der Buchhandlung.
The author is giving a reading tonight at the bookstore.
Cultural event
Die erste Lesung des Gesetzes findet nächste Woche statt.
The first reading of the law takes place next week.
Political procedure
Wir besuchten eine Lesung mit klassischer Musikbegleitung.
We attended a reading with classical music accompaniment.
Artistic performance

Lesung Word Family - Lesung Related Words - Lesung Family Members

Lesung Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Lesung word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Lesung family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Lesung related words and expand your German vocabulary.

root verb (Stammverb)
lesen
Meaning: to read
Tense: infinitive
Example: Ich lese gerne Bücher. (I like to read books.)
Verb
agent noun (Nomen Agentis)
Leser
Meaning: reader
Example: Der Leser genoss die Lesung. (The reader enjoyed the reading.)
Noun
related noun (verwandtes Nomen)
Lesesaal
Meaning: reading room
Example: Im Lesesaal war es sehr ruhig. (It was very quiet in the reading room.)
Noun

Lesung Usage - Lesung Collocations - Lesung Idioms - Lesung Synonyms - Lesung Antonyms

Lesung Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Lesung Collocations (Kollokationen)

Lesung collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Lesung word combinations and how to use Lesung with other words naturally.

öffentliche Lesung
public reading
High frequency
Lesung halten
to give a reading
High frequency
Lesung eines Buches
reading of a book
Medium frequency
Lesung im Parlament
reading in parliament
Medium frequency
Lesung besuchen
to attend a reading
Medium frequency
Lesung aus einem Roman
reading from a novel
Medium frequency
Lesung mit Musik
reading with music
Low frequency

Lesung Idioms (Redewendungen)

Lesung idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Lesung with meanings and explanations. Master Lesung expressions used in everyday German.

Die erste Lesung
The first reading
Refers to the initial presentation of a bill in parliament before debate.
Eine Lesung für die Ohren
A reading for the ears
Describes a particularly engaging or pleasant reading experience.

Lesung Synonyms (Synonyme)

Lesung synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Lesung and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Lesung similar words and their usage.

Vorlesung
Meaning: lecture
Medium similarity
Rezitation
Meaning: recitation
High similarity
Vortrag
Meaning: presentation, talk
Medium similarity
Leseveranstaltung
Meaning: reading event
High similarity

Lesung Antonyms (Antonyme)

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Schweigen
Meaning: silence
Stille
Meaning: quiet

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Lesung Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Lesung semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Lesung. Explore Lesung related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Lesung contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Buch Text Vorlesen Literatur Veranstaltung Parlament Autor Publikum

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