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Buchhandel

German → American English

American English

Book trade

Handel mit Büchern; der gesamte wirtschaftliche Bereich des Kaufs und Verkaufs von Büchern.

Sie arbeitet im Buchhandel und kennt die Verlage gut.

Use Buchhandel for the business and industry around buying and selling books. It is not the same as Buchhandlung, which means a physical bookstore.

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Frequently asked questions

What does "Buchhandel" mean in English?
"Buchhandel" means "book trade" or the bookselling industry.
Is "Buchhandel" the same as "Buchhandlung"?
No. "Buchhandel" means the book trade or bookselling business, while "Buchhandlung" means a bookstore.
How do you use "Buchhandel" in a sentence?
Example: "Sie arbeitet im Buchhandel." = "She works in the book trade."