die Bibliothek
Translation
library, book collection
Examples
Ich gehe in die Bibliothek, um zu lernen.
I'm going to the library to study.
Er hat eine große private Bibliothek.
He has a large private library.
Grammar Patterns
to go to the library (direction, accusative) Ich gehe in die Bibliothek.
to be/study in the library (location, dative) Ich lerne in der Bibliothek.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Bücherei (public library)
Etymology
From Greek 'biblion' (book) + 'thēkē' (case). Literally a 'book-case'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'biblio-' as in 'bibliography' (list of books) and '-thek' as a place, like 'discotheque'.