Debütroman

debut novel; first novel

noun de-BUE-ro-mahn Rare

Origin: from French débuter

Usage Note

Debütroman is an author's first published novel. German literary prizes such as the aspekte-Literaturpreis are dedicated to debut novels, making the term prominent in publishing discourse.

Examples

"Ihr Debütroman wurde sofort für den Deutschen Buchpreis nominiert."

Natural Translation

Her debut novel was immediately nominated for the German Book Prize.

Literal Translation

Her debut-novel was immediately for the German Book-Prize nominated.

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