Leseprobe

reading excerpt, sample passage

noun LAY-ze-pro-be Rare

Usage Note

Leseprobe is a short excerpt from a book provided as a preview, either in print or online. Publishers post Leseproben to entice potential buyers; authors also read them aloud at literary events.

Examples

"Die Leseprobe auf der Website hat mich sofort überzeugt, das Buch zu kaufen."

Natural Translation

The reading excerpt on the website immediately convinced me to buy the book.

Literal Translation

The reading-excerpt on the website has me immediately convinced, the book to buy.

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