Reading and books in German

In this lesson, we’ll immerse ourselves in the world of reading and books, but with a twist—we’ll be exploring it through the German language. Whether you’re an avid reader, a literary enthusiast, or someone looking to combine their love for books with language learning, this lesson is designed to enrich your vocabulary with 20 German phrases centered around reading and literature. By the end of this lesson, you’ll be able to discuss your reading habits, favorite genres, and much more in German.

German Phrases on Reading and Books

1. Das Buch – The book
2. Lesen – To read
3. Der Roman – The novel
4. Die Bibliothek – The library
5. Das E-Book – The e-book
6. Die Seite – The page
7. Das Kapitel – The chapter
8. Die Buchhandlung – The bookstore
9. Der Autor / Die Autorin – The author (male/female)
10. Die Literatur – Literature
11. Das Inhaltsverzeichnis – The table of contents
12. Die Zusammenfassung – The summary
13. Das Lesezeichen – The bookmark
14. Die Erzählung – The story/narrative
15. Das Genre – The genre
16. Die Ausgabe – The edition
17. Die Kritik – The review
18. Der Verlag – The publishing house
19. Die Lesung – The reading (event)
20. Das Manuskript – The manuscript

Practice Sentences:

• Ich lese gerne Romane. (I like to read novels.)
• Die Bibliothek hat eine große Auswahl an Büchern. (The library has a wide selection of books.)
• Kannst du mir eine gute Buchhandlung empfehlen? (Can you recommend a good bookstore?)
• Dieser Autor hat viele interessante Bücher geschrieben. (This author has written many interesting books.)
• Ich habe das Buch in einem Tag gelesen. (I read the book in one day.)