das Buch
Translation
book
Examples
Ich lese gern ein gutes Buch.
I like to read a good book.
Das Buch hat viele Seiten.
The book has many pages.
Grammar Patterns
to read a book ((about sth.)) I'm reading a book about history.
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'.