German word

Buch

Pronunciation

IPA/buːx/

Meaning

  • neuter nounbook

Example

Die Bücher liegen auf dem Tisch.

The books are on the table.

Illustration for Buch (book)

More examples

Gestern habe ich ein Buch gekauft.

Yesterday I bought a book.

Core concept

A covered volume holds a story or a structured record, linking reading material with a ledger.

Common phrases

  • ein Buch lesen

    read a book

  • ein Buch kaufen

    purchase a book

  • ein Buch verschenken

    give a book as a gift

Similar words

Zeitung: A regularly issued paper publication covering current events and news articles.
Roman: A long fictional narrative in book form, usually read for entertainment.
Magazin: A regular publication featuring photos and articles on selected topics.
Notizbuch: A bound notebook carried for writing down personal notes.

Definition in German

Ein Buch ist ein gebundenes oder geheftetes Werk aus mehreren beschriebenen oder bedruckten Seiten, das zusammenhängende Informationen oder eine Geschichte vermittelt.

Word origin

German Buch comes from Old High German buoh, a Germanic form related to English book.

Usage tips

  • Buch is neuter, so its definite article is das and its plural is Bücher.

Other meanings

  • ledgernoun

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