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der Klappentext, die Klappentexte
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A short text that provides information about the content of a book and is intended to encourage people to read or buy it. It is usually found on the folded flaps of the dust jacket or on the back cover of the book.
Laut Klappentext handelt der Roman von einer Familie, die nach Kanada auswandert.
According to the blurb, the novel is about a family emigrating to Canada.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Klappentexte |
| genitive | des Klappentextes |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Klappentext | die Klappentexte |
| accusative | den Klappentext | die Klappentexte |
| dative | dem Klappentext | den Klappentexten |
| genitive | des Klappentextes des Klappentexts | der Klappentexte |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Klappentext' is made up of 'Klappen-' (flap) and 'Text' (text). 'Klappen-' refers to the folded parts of a book cover where this text traditionally appears.
Der Klappentext erklärt, warum die Hauptfigur ihre Heimat verlässt.
The blurb explains why the main character leaves her homeland.
Common collocations include 'einen Klappentext lesen' (to read a blurb), 'einen Klappentext schreiben' (to write a blurb), and 'einen Klappentext verfassen' (to compose a blurb). These use a verb for reading or creating this short book text.
Die Autorin hat den Klappentext gemeinsam mit ihrem Verlag verfasst.
The author composed the blurb together with her publisher.
'laut Klappentext' (according to the blurb) indicates that information comes from the book text. After 'laut', an article is often omitted here.
Laut Klappentext spielt die Geschichte in einem kleinen Küstenort.
According to the blurb, the story takes place in a small coastal town.
