The rule that helps here. Nouns ending in -ung, -heit, -keit, -schaft, -ion, -tät are always die. Most nouns ending in -ei, -ie, -ik and -ur are die too.
Buchhandlung in every case
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Buchhandlung | die Buchhandlungen |
| Accusative | die Buchhandlung | die Buchhandlungen |
| Dative | der Buchhandlung | den Buchhandlungen |
| Genitive | der Buchhandlung | der Buchhandlungen |
Buchhandlung in use
- B1
Das Buch gibt es in jeder Buchhandlung.
You can get the book in any bookshop.
- B1
Ich gehe kurz in die Buchhandlung.
I'm just popping into the bookshop.
- B2
Die kleine Buchhandlung hat leider geschlossen.
Sadly the little bookshop has closed.
Good to know
- das Buch + die Handlung (shop).
- Also: der Buchladen.
Related words
- der BuchladenB1
Remember it for good.
In Ziplex you see words like Buchhandlung in short German posts at your level, and practise der, die and das in a fun word game.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it der, die or das Buchhandlung?
It's die Buchhandlung. Buchhandlung is feminine, and the plural is die Buchhandlungen.
What does Buchhandlung mean?
Buchhandlung means bookshop in English.
What is the plural of Buchhandlung?
The plural is die Buchhandlungen. In the plural the article is always die (nominative).