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How do you say "librarian" in German?
der Bibliothekar
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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