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10 Language-to-English DictionariesPoetry-Reading
/ˈpoʊ.ɪ.tri ˈriː.dɪŋ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The act of reading poetry aloud, often in a public setting.
"The poetry-reading event attracted many local artists and enthusiasts." - 2
A gathering or event where poetry is read aloud by poets or enthusiasts.
"She attended a poetry-reading at the community center last weekend."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'poetry' originates from the Greek word 'poiesis', meaning 'to make', which evolved through Latin into Middle English. 'Reading' comes from Old English 'rǣding', meaning 'the act of reading'. The combination reflects the act of engaging with poetry through vocal expression.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Poetry-Reading" is said worldwide
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Lecture de poésie
Transliteration: lɛktyʁ də pwa.zi
"La lecture de poésie a captivé le public."
Dichtungsvortrag
Transliteration: ˈdɪçtʊŋsˌfoːrˌtʁaːk
"Der Dichtungsvortrag war sehr inspirierend."
Lettura di poesia
Transliteration: letˈtuːra di poˈezi.a
"La lettura di poesia ha attratto molti appassionati."
Lectura de poesía
Transliteration: lekˈtuɾa ðe poˈesi.a
"La lectura de poesía fue muy emotiva."
Leitura de poesia
Transliteration: lejˈtuɾɐ dʒi poˈeziɐ
"A leitura de poesia encantou a audiência."
कविता पाठ
Transliteration: kavitā pāṭh
"कविता पाठ ने सभी को मंत्रमुग्ध कर दिया।"
诗歌朗读
Transliteration: shī gē lǎng dú
"诗歌朗读活动吸引了许多观众。"
시 낭독
Transliteration: si nangdok
"시 낭독 행사가 많은 사람들을 끌어모았다."
詩の朗読
Transliteration: shi no rōdoku
"詩の朗読イベントは多くの人を魅了しました。"
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