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Bibliothekar

librarian

noun bi-blee-o-tay-KAHR Rare
People & Society Professions

Origin: from Greek bibliotheke (library)

Usage Note

Bibliothekar manages a library's collections and helps users find materials, a qualified profession. The feminine is Bibliothekarin. The plural is Bibliothekare. The institution itself is the Bibliothek.

Examples

"Der Bibliothekar half mir, die alte Handschrift zu finden."

Natural Translation

The librarian helped me find the old manuscript.

Literal Translation

The librarian helped me, the old manuscript to find.

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