Books & Words

literarisch - concerning the writing, study, or content of literature, especially of the kind valued for quality of form

Film - a thin layer or coating

Themen - subjects that are written about, discussed, or studied

gespielt - engaged in an activity for enjoyment and recreation

Taschenbuchausgabe - a version of a book bound in flexible paper

Schriftsteller - people who write books, articles, etc., especially as an occupation

Werke - achievements, creations, or performances produced by someone

Module - parts of a larger system or course, each with a specific function

CDs - compact discs used for storing digital data

Heilige Schriften - the sacred writings of Christianity contained in the Bible

usw - used at the end of a list to indicate that further, similar items are included

Kleidung - items worn to cover the body

Verweise - the action of mentioning or alluding to something

Vorwort - an introduction to a book, typically stating its subject, scope, or aims

Dinge - objects, articles, or materials

Produkte - articles or substances that are manufactured or refined for sale

Hörbücher - recorded readings of books

Romanautor - a writer of novels

Dokumente - documents

Programme - planned series of future events, items, or performances

Lernen - the acquisition of knowledge or skills through experience, study, or being taught

Zubehör - additional items that can be added to something else to make it more useful, versatile, or attractive

Buchbinderei - the process or business of binding books

Altes Ägypten - a civilization of ancient Northeastern Africa

Tagebücher - books in which one keeps a daily record of events and experiences

Memoiren - historical accounts or biographies written from personal knowledge or special sources

umgeblättert - (of a book) having the corners worn or battered with use

Öffentliche Bibliothek - a library that is accessible by the general public and is usually funded from public sources

Bibliothekare - people who work professionally in a library, providing access to information and sometimes social or technical programming

Arbeit - activity involving mental or physical effort done in order to achieve a purpose or result

Gedichte - pieces of writing that express emotions, experiences, and ideas, especially in short lines using rhythm, rhyme, and other such techniques

Biografien - detailed descriptions of a person's life

Illustrationen - pictures illustrating a book, newspaper, etc.

Jahrbücher - annual publications giving a summary of the events of the year