Meaning 1formal · 82%
A text or book someone reads, often for study or enjoyment.
Natural examples
Die Pflichtlektüre für den Kurs liegt im Regal.
The required reading for the course is on the shelf.
Für die Zugfahrt nahm sie leichte Lektüre mit.
She brought some light reading for the train journey.
Die Lektüre des Romans dauerte mehrere Wochen.
Reading the novel took several weeks.
Usage note
Feminine noun; it can mean the act of reading or the material being read.
Mini-lesson: Lektüre
A text or book someone reads, often for study or enjoyment. Feminine noun; it can mean the act of reading or the material being read.
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