der Lesevortrag
Translation
reading, recital, lecture
Examples
Der Autor hält einen Lesevortrag.
The author is giving a reading.
Der Lesevortrag war sehr interessant.
The reading was very interesting.
Grammar Patterns
to give a ((reading)) to give a reading The famous author is giving a reading.
Similar Words
die Lesung (the reading), der Vortrag (the lecture), die Präsentation (the presentation)
Etymology
A compound of 'lesen' (to read) and 'Vortrag' (lecture, presentation). It refers to a lecture where an author reads from their own work.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a 'Vortrag' (lecture) that involves 'lesen' (reading). This clearly defines its specific meaning.