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Buchmesse

book fair

noun BOOKH-mes-se Rare
Arts & Culture Literature

Usage Note

Buchmesse denotes a large trade fair for publishers, authors, and booksellers. The Frankfurt Buchmesse is the world's largest. The word compounds Buch (book) + Messe (trade fair/mass).

Examples

"Viele Verlage stellen ihre Neuerscheinungen auf der Buchmesse vor."

Natural Translation

Many publishers present their new releases at the book fair.

Literal Translation

Many publishers present their new-appearances at the book fair.

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