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A book with a soft, flexible cardboard cover, usually smaller and cheaper than a hardcover edition.
Ich warte, bis der Roman als Taschenbuch erscheint, weil es günstiger ist.
I'm waiting until the novel comes out as a paperback because it's cheaper.
'Taschenbuch' (paperback) is a compound noun made from 'die Tasche' (bag/pocket) and 'das Buch' (book). It literally describes a book that is small and light enough to fit into a bag or pocket. The article 'das' comes from the base word 'Buch' (book).
Für die Reise nehme ich mir nur ein leichtes Taschenbuch mit.
For the trip, I'm only taking a light paperback with me.
Common verbs used with 'Taschenbuch' (paperback) are 'erscheinen' (to be published/appear) or 'herauskommen' (to come out). These describe the moment when a book becomes available in this cheaper version.
Der Bestseller ist jetzt endlich auch als Taschenbuch erschienen.
The bestseller has finally also come out as a paperback.
The word is often used in the context of buying and publishing to refer to the cheaper alternative to the more expensive first hardcover edition.
Viele Leser warten, bis ihr Lieblingsbuch als Taschenbuch herauskommt.
Many readers wait until their favorite book comes out as a paperback.
