die Buchhandlung
Translation
bookstore, bookshop
Examples
Ich gehe in die Buchhandlung.
I'm going to the bookstore.
Diese Buchhandlung hat viele neue Bücher.
This bookstore has many new books.
Grammar Patterns
in+4 die Buchhandlung gehen (to go into the bookstore) Ich gehe in die Buchhandlung.
in+3 der Buchhandlung sein (to be in the bookstore) 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).