NOUN
Lesung/ˈleːzʊŋ/reading; public reading; scripture reading
Lesung is a German noun that means reading, public reading, or scripture reading. It is pronounced /ˈleːzʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Lesungen".
Definitions
1.an event where a text, usually literature, is read aloud to an audience(literature, event)
a.public reading of literature by an author or speaker
Die Autorin veranstaltet heute Abend eine Lesung aus ihrem neuen Roman.—The author is holding a reading from her new novel tonight.
2.a passage read aloud from the Bible or another sacred text during a church service(religion, church)
a.set reading from scripture as part of a religious service
Die Lesung aus dem Alten Testament beginnt jetzt.—The reading from the Old Testament is starting now.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Lesung | die Lesungen |
| Genitive | der Lesung | der Lesungen |
| Dative | der Lesung | den Lesungen |
| Accusative | die Lesung | die Lesungen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Lesung" mean in English?
- "Lesung" means reading, public reading, or scripture reading. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Lesung"?
- "Lesung" is pronounced /ˈleːzʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Lesung" der, die, or das?
- "Lesung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Lesung"?
- The plural of "Lesung" is "Lesungen".
- What part of speech is "Lesung"?
- "Lesung" is a noun in German.
