das Heft, -e
notebook
Ein kleines Buch mit mehreren zusammengehefteten Blättern, das oft in der Schule zum Schreiben oder Zeichnen benutzt wird.
The German word "Heft" is a noun meaning "notebook", "booklet", or "pamphlet". It refers to a small, usually spiral-bound or stapled booklet used for writing or reading.
- Root word: Heft itself, no smaller words are contained inside apart from prefixes.
- Related words: "Heften" (to staple or fasten), referring to the act of binding pages.
Similar German words:
- Notizbuch (notebook)
- Broschüre (brochure)
- Journal (journal)
Differences:
- Heft is often smaller and simpler, mainly for notes or seminars, while Broschüre is usually a professionally printed brochure.
- Notizbuch emphasizes personal or notebook use with binding, possibly hardcover.
- Journal often refers to more formal or academic periodicals.
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Examples
Der Lehrer gibt den Schülern ein Heft.noun
The teacher gives the students a notebook.
Der Schüler legt sein Heft auf den Tisch.noun
The student puts his notebook on the table.
Meine Schwester hat ein Heft für die Schule gekauft.noun
My sister bought a notebook for school.
Dieses Heft gehört mir.noun
This notebook belongs to me.
Sie hat das Heft auf dem Tisch vergessen.noun
She forgot the notebook on the table.
Kannst du mir bitte das grüne Heft geben?noun
Can you please give me the green notebook?
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