das Buch
Translation
book
Examples
Ich lese ein Buch.
I am reading a book.
Das Buch hat viele Seiten.
The book has many pages.
Grammar Patterns
to read/write/buy ((sth.)) He is reading an exciting book.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Werk (work), Schrift (writing)
Etymology
From Old High German 'buoh', cognate with English 'book'.
Memory Tips
Picture a beech tree, which is 'Buche' in German. Historically, writing was done on beech wood. The sound similarity between 'Buch' and 'Buche' is a good memory hook.