die Handbücher
Translation
manuals, handbooks, guidebooks
Examples
Ich lese die Handbücher für die neue Software.
I am reading the manuals for the new software.
Die technischen Handbücher sind sehr detailliert.
The technical handbooks are very detailed.
Grammar Patterns
to look ((sth.)) up in a manual Ich muss das in dem Handbuch nachschlagen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Anleitung, der Leitfaden
Etymology
From 'Hand' (hand) + 'Buch' (book). Literally a 'hand-book', a book to keep at hand for reference.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'book for your hand' to guide you through a task. The English word 'handbook' comes from this concept.