German word

Prospekt

Pronunciation

IPA/pʁoˈspɛkt/

Meaning

  • masculine nounbrochure

Example

Kannst du mir den Prospekt geben?

Can you give me the brochure?

Illustration for Prospekt (brochure)

More examples

Im Prospekt stehen Preise und Termine.

Prices and dates are listed in the brochure.

Core concept

A compact printed display of pictures and short text, designed to be picked up and scanned quickly.

Common phrases

  • im Prospekt stehen

    appear in the brochure

  • einen Prospekt anfordern

    ask for a brochure

Similar words

Broschüre: A short bound booklet with several pages of information about a product or destination.
Flyer: A one-page printed handout used for advertising or brief public information.
Faltblatt: A printed information sheet folded into sections for convenient distribution.
Katalog: A multi-page listing of products or services with details and prices.

Definition in German

Ein gedrucktes Informationsblatt, meist mehrseitig oder gefaltet, das kurze Informationen zu Angeboten, Reisen oder Veranstaltungen liefert.

Word origin

The German noun Prospekt was borrowed from Latin prospectus, 'view' or 'outlook', whose meaning developed toward a publication offering an informative overview.

Usage tips

  • English prospect usually means a possibility or expected opportunity, so it is a false friend for the brochure sense of Prospekt.

Other meanings

  • flyernoun
  • bookletnoun

Related words

  • Prospektgestaltungbrochure designnoun
  • Prospektdruckbrochure printingnoun

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