das Telefonbuch
Translation
telephone directory, phone book
Examples
Ich suche eine Nummer im Telefonbuch.
I'm looking for a number in the phone book.
Alte Telefonbücher sind heute Sammlerstücke.
Old phone books are collector's items today.
Grammar Patterns
to look up in ((sth.dat)) to look up in (sth.) I'm looking up the number in the phone book.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Adressbuch, Verzeichnis
Etymology
Composed of 'Telefon' (telephone) and 'Buch' (book). Literally a 'telephone book'.
Memory Tips
It's a direct compound of two words you likely already know: 'Telefon' (telephone) and 'Buch' (book).