der Buchhandel
Translation
book trade, book selling
Examples
Der Online-Buchhandel wächst schnell.
The online book trade is growing fast.
Sie arbeitet seit Jahren im Buchhandel.
She has been working in the book trade for years.
Grammar Patterns
im ((Buchhandel)) arbeiten to work in the book trade Sie arbeitet im Buchhandel.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Büchergewerbe (book business)
Etymology
A compound of 'Buch' (book) and 'Handel' (trade, commerce).
Memory Tips
Literally 'book trade'. Think of a market ('Handel') where books ('Buch') are bought and sold.