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Lektüre

reading matter

noun lek-TUE-re Rare
Communication Writing

Origin: from Latin lectura

Also means

set text, reading

Usage Note

Lektüre means reading matter or a text one is reading. Schullektüre is a set book for school. Eine leichte Lektüre = light reading. Plural Lektüren (used when referring to multiple set texts).

Examples

"„Die Verwandlung” von Kafka ist eine häufige Schullektüre."

Natural Translation

Kafka's 'Metamorphosis' is a common set school text.

Literal Translation

'The Transformation' by Kafka is a frequent school-reading.

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