das E-Book
e-book
An electronically stored book that can be read on a computer, tablet, smartphone, or dedicated e-reader.
EXAMPLE
Ich habe das E-Book auf mein Tablet heruntergeladen.
I downloaded the e-book onto my tablet.
das E-Book
e-book
das E-Book, die E-Books
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry E-Book, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die E-Books |
| genitive | des E-Books |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das E-Book | die E-Books |
| accusative | das E-Book | die E-Books |
| dative | dem E-Book | den E-Books |
| genitive | des E-Books des E-Book | der E-Books |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word formation
'E-Book' combines the abbreviation 'E-' for 'elektronisch' (electronic) with 'Book'. The abbreviation indicates that the book is available in digital form.
EXAMPLE
Das E-Book ist nur als digitale Datei erhältlich.
The e-book is only available as a digital file.
Typical collocations
Common collocations include 'ein E-Book herunterladen' (to download an e-book), 'ein E-Book kaufen' (to buy an e-book), 'ein E-Book lesen' (to read an e-book), and 'ein E-Book veröffentlichen' (to publish an e-book).
EXAMPLE
Die Autorin hat ihr erstes E-Book selbst veröffentlicht.
The author published her first e-book herself.
Specifying devices
When talking about using an e-book, the device is often mentioned with 'auf' (on): You read an e-book 'auf' a device, and you can download it 'auf' a device.
EXAMPLE
Ich lese das E-Book auf meinem Smartphone.
I am reading the e-book on my smartphone.
Sie hat das E-Book auf ihren Laptop heruntergeladen.
She downloaded the e-book onto her laptop.
In real life
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