die Lesung
Translation
reading, recital, lecture
Examples
Die Lesung des Autors war sehr interessant.
The author's reading was very interesting.
Nach der Lesung aus der Bibel folgte die Predigt.
After the reading from the Bible, the sermon followed.
Grammar Patterns
to hold a reading to hold a reading The author is holding a reading tomorrow.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Vortrag (lecture), Rezitation (recital); Antonyms: Schweigen (silence)
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'lesen' (to read) with the suffix '-ung', which nominalizes the action or its result.
Memory Tips
Think of 'lesen' (to read). The '-ung' ending often turns a verb into a feminine noun, like 'die Übung' (the practice) from 'üben' (to practice).