English–German

“paperback” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtaʃn̩ˌbuːx/

Example

Ich kaufe oft Taschenbücher.

I often buy paperbacks.

Illustration for Taschenbuch (paperback)

How to say “paperback” in German

“Paperback” in German is Taschenbuch.

A flexible, affordable edition that travels easily instead of a rigid hardcover.

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

Example sentences with Taschenbuch

Ich habe die Information im Taschenbuch nachgeschlagen.

I looked up the information in the paperback.

Tips for using Taschenbuch

  • The usual format question is Haben Sie das auch als Taschenbuch?, with als marking the available edition or format.

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