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The outer covering of a book, which protects the pages and holds them together. A distinction is made, for example, between a hard cover (hardcover) and a flexible cover (paperback).
Das alte Buch hatte einen wunderschönen Einband aus Leder mit goldenen Verzierungen.
The old book had a beautiful leather cover with gold decorations.
The 'Einband' (cover) is what 'binds in' the pages of a book. The word comes directly from the verb 'einbinden' (to bind in) and describes the protective covering.
Ein Buchbinder kann einen beschädigten Einband reparieren.
A bookbinder can repair a damaged cover.
Covers are often described with certain adjectives. Common ones are 'fester Einband' (hardcover), 'flexibler Einband' (paperback), 'lederner Einband' (leather cover), or 'kostbarer Einband' (valuable cover).
Ich bevorzuge Bücher mit einem festen Einband, weil sie länger halten.
I prefer books with a hard cover because they last longer.
In connection with 'Einband' (cover), verbs such as 'gestalten' (to design), 'beschädigen' (to damage), or 'reparieren' (to repair) are often used. You can also say that the cover 'löst sich' (is coming loose).
Der Einband dieses alten Romans löst sich langsam von den Seiten.
The cover of this old novel is slowly coming loose from the pages.
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'das Cover' and 'der Einband' can both be on the outside of a book. 'Cover' mainly means the designed front side, that is, the image and the graphic effect. 'Einband' means the outer covering of the book, which holds the pages together and protects them. This often includes the front, spine, and back. The words can be confused because a book's 'Einband' can also have a 'Cover'. If you are talking about the appearance at the front, 'Cover' fits. If you are talking about material, protection, or the form of the book, 'Einband' is more precise.
Der Einband ist fest, deshalb hält das Buch lange.
The cover is sturdy, so the book will last a long time.
Das Cover dieses Krimis wirkt dunkel und spannend.
The cover of this crime novel looks dark and exciting.