book cover
der Buchdeckel, die Buchdeckel
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book cover
One of the two solid parts of a book cover that protect the book block at the front and back.
Auf dem vorderen Buchdeckel steht der Titel in goldenen Buchstaben.
The title is printed in gold letters on the front cover.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Buchdeckel |
| genitive | des Buchdeckels |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Buchdeckel | die Buchdeckel |
| accusative | den Buchdeckel | die Buchdeckel |
| dative | dem Buchdeckel | den Buchdeckeln |
| genitive | des Buchdeckels | der Buchdeckel |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Buchdeckel' (book cover) is made up of 'Buch' (book) and 'Deckel' (lid). It refers to the solid part that covers and protects a book like a lid.
Der Buchdeckel ist an den Ecken schon etwas beschädigt.
The corners of the book cover are already a little damaged.
When talking about a book cover, people often distinguish between the 'vordere Buchdeckel' (front cover) and the 'hintere Buchdeckel' (back cover). These terms help identify the exact side of the cover.
Der hintere Buchdeckel enthält keine Bilder, sondern nur einen kurzen Klappentext.
The back cover contains no pictures, only a short blurb.
Common expressions include 'den Buchdeckel aufschlagen' (to open the cover), 'den Buchdeckel zuklappen' (to close the cover), and 'den Buchdeckel beschädigen' (to damage the cover). These describe how someone opens, closes, or damages a book.
Sie klappte den Buchdeckel zu und legte das Buch auf den Nachttisch.
She closed the cover and put the book on the bedside table.
