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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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Both words can refer to the outer appearance of a book. „Cover“ usually means the visible design of the front, while „Einband“ refers to the outer covering that protects the pages and holds them together. Use „Cover“ when you mean the design, and „Einband“ when you mean the covering itself.
Der Einband des Buches ist fest und schützt die Seiten.
The book’s binding is sturdy and protects the pages.
Das Cover des Buches zeigt vorne einen hellen Mond.
The cover of the book shows a bright moon on the front.
