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Bücher
/ˈbyːçɐ/
books
Ich lese gerne Bücher über Geschichte.
I like reading books about history.
neutral
Plural of 'Buch', referring to written or printed works consisting of pages glued or sewn together along one side and bound in covers.
Sie hat viele Bücher in ihrem Regal.
She has many books on her shelf.
Diese Bücher sind sehr wertvoll.
These books are very valuable.
Used in both literal and figurative contexts (e.g., 'Bücher des Wissens').
Collocations
Pro Tip
Pluralization
Remember that 'Bücher' is the plural form of 'Buch' (book). The singular 'Buch' drops the umlaut in the plural.
Gold Rule
Definite Article
Use the definite article 'die' for 'Bücher' in most contexts (e.g., 'die Bücher').
Word Origin
From Middle High German 'büch', from Old High German 'buoh', from Proto-Germanic '*bōks' (book), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European '*bʰeh₂ǵos' (beech tree; originally written on beech wood).
Usage Notes
The plural 'Bücher' is regular and follows standard German noun pluralization rules. Commonly used in everyday speech and literature.
Word Breakdown
Buch
book
root-er
plural suffix
suffixDeutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch