Das Buch
Example: Ich lese das Buch jeden Abend vor dem Schlafengehen.
Definition
"das Buch" refers to a physical or digital collection of written, printed, or illustrated pages bound together, typically used for reading or reference. It is commonly understood as a source of information, stories, or knowledge, such as in the phrase: 'Ich lese das Buch jeden Abend vor dem Schlafengehen.'
Etymology
The word "das Buch" comes from the Old High German word 'buoh,' which is related to the Germanic root tied to the beech tree. Historically, runic inscriptions were often carved on beech wood tablets, which may explain the connection. Did you know? This association between books and beech trees is shared in several Germanic languages.
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"Das Buch" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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