Lesewut

dieNoun

passion for reading; bibliomania

English translations

  1. 01

    Reading lust

Word details

German meaning
Ein starkes Verlangen oder eine Leidenschaft fürs Lesen.
English meaning
Avid reader
Synonym
Büchersucht, Leseleidenschaft
German example
Seit ihrer Kindheit hat sie eine unstillbare Lesewut.
English example
She has had an insatiable desire to read since childhood.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Lesewut
Plural Form
None

Example sentences with “Lesewut”

  1. Seine Lesewut ist wirklich erstaunlich. (His passion for reading is truly amazing.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Lesewut' a common word?

Yes, it is a descriptive, slightly informal compound noun used to describe someone who reads obsessively.