English–German

“book trade” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbuːxˌhandl̩/

Example

Ich arbeite im Buchhandel.

I work in the book trade.

Illustration for Buchhandel (book trade)

How to say “book trade” in German

“Book trade” in German is Buchhandel.

The organized business around getting books sold and delivered to their readers.

Full entry for Buchhandel: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Buchhandel

Viele Fachbücher sind nicht im Buchhandel, sondern direkt beim Verlag erhältlich.

Many specialist books are not available through the book trade, but directly from the publisher.

Tips for using Buchhandel

  • Buchhandel can refer to the industry in general, not only to the act of selling an individual book.

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