die Lesung
Translation
reading, lecture
Examples
Der Autor hält eine Lesung aus seinem neuen Buch.
The author is holding a reading from his new book.
Grammar Patterns
to hold a reading ((from sth.)) The author is holding a reading from his new book.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Vortrag, Referat
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'lesen' (to read) with the suffix '-ung', which forms feminine nouns.
Memory Tips
Think of an event where someone 'reads' (liest) aloud; that event is a 'Lesung'.