English–German

“dictionary” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈvœʁtɐˌbuːx/

Example

Wenn du ein Wort nicht kennst, schau im Wörterbuch nach.

If you don't know a word, look it up in the dictionary.

Illustration for Wörterbuch (dictionary)

How to say “dictionary” in German

“Dictionary” in German is Wörterbuch.

A compact map of the vocabulary, linking unfamiliar words to meanings, grammatical labels, and examples.

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

Example sentences with Wörterbuch

Viele Redewendungen lassen sich im Wörterbuch nicht vollständig erklären.

Many idioms cannot be fully explained in the dictionary.

Tips for using Wörterbuch

  • The common phrase is im Wörterbuch nachschlagen or im Wörterbuch nachsehen; in a finite clause, nachschlagen separates, as in Ich schlage im Wörterbuch nach.

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