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Lesebühne

reading stage; literary open-mic event

noun LAY-ze-bue-ne Rare
Arts & Culture Literature

Usage Note

Lesebühne is a type of literary performance event common in German cities where authors read their texts aloud — often with a competitive or comedy element. It blends Slam Poetry culture with traditional author readings.

Examples

"Jeden Donnerstag tritt sie auf der Lesebühne im Stadtcafé auf."

Natural Translation

Every Thursday she performs at the literary reading stage in the city café.

Literal Translation

Every Thursday she appears on the reading-stage in the city-café.

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