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How do you say "librarian" in German?

der Bibliothekar

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In German, "librarian" is der Bibliothekar.

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Pronunciation

Pronounced 'bib-lee-oh-teh-KAHR', stress on the last syllable, close to English 'bibliothecary'.

Grammar notes

der Bibliothekar is masculine. Plural: der Bibliothekare.

Example sentence

Die Bibliothekarin hat mir geholfen, das Buch zu finden.

The librarian helped me find the book.

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How to remember der Bibliothekar

Der Bibliothekar shares its root with English 'bibliography' and 'library' - picture rows of books at the library.

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Questions about der Bibliothekar

How do you say "librarian" in German?

In German, "librarian" is der Bibliothekar. It is a noun.

Is der Bibliothekar masculine, feminine, or neuter?

der Bibliothekar is masculine. Plural: der Bibliothekare.

How is der Bibliothekar used in a sentence?

Use der Bibliothekar as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Die Bibliothekarin hat mir geholfen, das Buch zu finden. (The librarian helped me find the book.).

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