German word

Bibliothek

Pronunciation

IPA/biblioˈteːk/

Meaning

  • feminine nounlibrary

Example

In der Bibliothek gibt es viele neue Bücher.

There are many new books in the library.

Illustration for Bibliothek (library)

More examples

Wir treffen uns vor der Bibliothek.

We are meeting in front of the library.

Core concept

A place where organized books and other media are kept for reading, research, or borrowing.

Common phrases

  • ein Buch aus der Bibliothek ausleihen

    borrow a book from the library

  • vor der Bibliothek warten

    wait in front of the library

  • in der Bibliothek stöbern

    browse in the library

Similar words

Bücherei: A local public facility mainly lending books to community residents.
Stadtbibliothek: A city-run public library providing collections and services for residents.
Universitätsbibliothek: A university facility providing specialized collections and resources for teaching and research.

Definition in German

Eine Sammlung von Büchern und Medien an einem Ort, die zur Benutzung, Forschung oder Ausleihe zugänglich ist.

Word origin

German Bibliothek comes through Latin bibliotheca and French bibliothèque from Greek bibliothēkē, meaning a place for storing books.

Usage tips

  • Bibliothek is feminine, so the definite article is die and the plural is Bibliotheken.

Other meanings

  • book collectionnoun

Related words

  • Bibliothekarlibrariannoun
  • Bibliotheksausleihelibrary lendingnoun

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