De lezing
Example: Ik ga naar de lezing over kunst en cultuur.
Definition
"De lezing" refers to a lecture or a formal talk given to an audience, often on an academic or cultural topic. It typically involves a speaker presenting information or ideas, as in the example phrase, where someone attends a lecture about art and culture.
Etymology
The term "de lezing" comes from the Dutch verb "lezen," meaning 'to read.' Originally, it referred to the act of reading aloud, which evolved into the meaning of delivering a speech or lecture. Did you know that this connection highlights how lectures were once closely linked to reading texts aloud to an audience?
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"De lezing" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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