die Buchhandlung
Translation
bookshop, bookstore
Examples
Ich gehe in die Buchhandlung.
I'm going to the bookshop.
Diese Buchhandlung hat viele neue Bücher.
This bookshop has many new books.
Grammar Patterns
in+4 die Buchhandlung gehen (to go into the bookshop) Ich gehe in die Buchhandlung.
in+3 der Buchhandlung sein (to be in the bookshop) Ich bin in der Buchhandlung.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Bücherladen; Antonyms: (not applicable, but contrast with) Bücherei (library).
Etymology
Composed of 'Buch' (book) and 'Handlung' (trade, shop). Literally a 'book shop'.
Memory Tips
Picture a place where you 'handle' books to buy them. The 'Handlung' part relates to 'handeln' (to trade).