die Lektüre
Translation
reading, reading material
Examples
Ich brauche eine Lektüre für den Urlaub.
I need some reading material for the holiday.
Die Lektüre dieses Buches ist Pflicht.
Reading this book is compulsory.
Grammar Patterns
the reading of sth. ((von+3)) The reading of novels is fun.
Similar Words
Lesestoff (reading material), Buch (book), Text (text)
Etymology
From Latin 'lectura' (a reading). It's directly related to 'lesen' (to read) and 'Lektion' (lesson).
Memory Tips
Think of what you need for a 'lecture': lots of 'Lektüre' (reading material).