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A book that contains systematically and didactically prepared knowledge on a particular subject and is used for school lessons, university study, or self-study.
Für den Deutschkurs müssen wir uns das Lehrbuch „Begegnungen A2“ kaufen.
For the German course, we have to buy the textbook 'Begegnungen A2'.
'Lehrbuch' (textbook) is a compound noun made from the stem of the verb 'lehren' (to teach) and the noun 'Buch' (book). So it is literally a book with which one learns or teaches.
Dieses Lehrbuch erklärt die deutsche Grammatik sehr verständlich.
This textbook explains German grammar very clearly.
Common constructions are 'ein Lehrbuch für' + subject, e.g. 'ein Lehrbuch für Chemie' (a textbook for chemistry), 'in einem Lehrbuch nachschlagen' (to look something up in a textbook), or 'aus einem Lehrbuch lernen' (to learn from a textbook).
Ich habe die Formel im Lehrbuch nachgeschlagen.
I looked up the formula in the textbook.
The expression 'wie aus dem Lehrbuch' (like something out of a textbook) describes an action or event that unfolds perfectly and in an exemplary way. It is often used in sports or when describing processes.
Die Mannschaft erzielte ein Tor wie aus dem Lehrbuch.
The team scored a goal straight out of the textbook.
manual / handbook
'das Handbuch' and 'das Lehrbuch' can both contain knowledge about a subject area. The most important difference is the purpose. A 'Lehrbuch' is made for learning, for example for school, university study, or self-study. It often explains the material step by step and sometimes has exercises. A 'Handbuch' is intended more for looking things up or as a comprehensive overview. It does not have to be structured like a course. Learners may confuse the words because both contain specialized information. If the goal is systematic learning, 'Lehrbuch' fits. If you are looking for specific information, 'Handbuch' is more likely to fit.
Zum Lernen für die Prüfung liest Paul jeden Abend ein Kapitel im Lehrbuch.
To study for the exam, Paul reads a chapter in the textbook every evening.
Bei der Arbeit schaut sie im Handbuch nach, welche Regel für den Bericht gilt.
At work, she looks in the handbook to see which rule applies to the report.