English–German

“bookstore” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbuːxˌhandlʊŋ/

Example

Ich kaufe das Buch in der Buchhandlung.

I buy the book at the bookstore.

Illustration for Buchhandlung (bookstore)

How to say “bookstore” in German

“Bookstore” in German is Buchhandlung.

Shelves of novels and reference books fill a shop where a customer can browse or ask for a particular title.

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

Example sentences with Buchhandlung

Am Samstag veranstaltet die Buchhandlung eine Lesung.

On Saturday, the bookstore is hosting a reading.

Tips for using Buchhandlung

  • Buchhandlung is feminine, so the phrase is die Buchhandlung and the example uses the dative form in der Buchhandlung.

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