das Buch
Translation
book
Examples
Ich lese gern ein gutes Buch.
I like reading a good book.
Das Buch hat viele Seiten.
The book has many pages.
Grammar Patterns
to read a book ((about sth.)) Ich lese ein Buch über Geschichte.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Werk, Schrift, Lektüre
Etymology
From Old High German 'buoh'. Related to English 'book' and 'beech', as early Germanic peoples wrote on beechwood tablets.
Memory Tips
Sounds very similar to the English 'book'. Remember it's a neuter noun: 'das Buch'.