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How do you say "diary" in German?
das Tagebuch
In German, "diary" is das Tagebuch.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'TAH-guh-boohk', stress on the first syllable, with a short A.
Grammar notes
Das Tagebuch is neuter. Plural: die Tagebucher. A compound noun combining Tag (day) and Buch (book).
Example sentence
Das Tagebuch ist persönlich und privat.
The diary is personal and private.
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How to remember das Tagebuch
Tag means day and Buch means book. A diary is a book where you write about each day.
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Questions about das Tagebuch
How do you say "diary" in German?
In German, "diary" is das Tagebuch. It is a noun.
Is das Tagebuch masculine or feminine?
Das Tagebuch is neuter. Plural: die Tagebucher. A compound noun combining Tag (day) and Buch (book).
How is das Tagebuch used in a sentence?
Use das Tagebuch as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Das Tagebuch ist persönlich und privat. (The diary is personal and private.).
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