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Broschüre
📖 What Exactly is 'die Broschüre'?
Die Broschüre (feminine, plural: die Broschüren) is a small, stitched or stapled printed work without a hard cover. It typically comprises only a few pages and usually serves informational or advertising purposes.
You often find Broschüren:
- In tourist information centers (e.g., about sights)
- At product presentations (e.g., technical data)
- For advertising purposes (e.g., presenting a service)
- As informational material (e.g., health information at the doctor's office)
🚨 Important: It's always a rather thin booklet, not an extensive book.
Article rules for der, die, and das
-e/-ee → almost always feminine.
There are many -e nouns, many of which are feminine, but there are also some important exceptions.
🧐 Grammar Spotlight: Die Broschüre
The noun "Broschüre" is feminine. Therefore, the article is always "die".
| Case | Article | Noun |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die | Broschüre |
| Genitive | der | Broschüre |
| Dative | der | Broschüre |
| Accusative | die | Broschüre |
| Case | Article | Noun |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die | Broschüren |
| Genitive | der | Broschüren |
| Dative | den | Broschüren |
| Accusative | die | Broschüren |
Example Sentences
- Die Broschüre liegt auf dem Empfangstresen. (The brochure is on the reception desk.)
- Der Inhalt der Broschüre ist sehr informativ. (The content of the brochure is very informative.)
- Ich habe die Adresse der Broschüre entnommen. (I got the address from the brochure.)
- Kannst du mir bitte die Broschüre geben? (Can you please give me the brochure?)
- Die Broschüren wurden gestern geliefert. (The brochures were delivered yesterday.)
- Die Qualität der Broschüren ist hervorragend. (The quality of the brochures is excellent.)
- Wir haben Informationen aus den Broschüren gesammelt. (We gathered information from the brochures.)
- Bitte verteilen Sie die Broschüren an die Besucher. (Please distribute the brochures to the visitors.)
💡 How to Use 'Broschüre' Correctly
The term "Broschüre" is used to describe a multi-page, stapled informational or promotional item. It's more detailed than a simple Flyer, but less comprehensive than a Katalog (catalog) or a Buch (book).
Typical Contexts:
- Marketing & Sales: Produktbroschüren (product brochures), company profiles, image brochures.
- Tourism: Informationsbroschüren about regions, cities, or attractions.
- Education & Information: Educational brochures, instructions, program booklets.
Distinction from similar terms:
- Flyer/Flugblatt: Usually just a single sheet, often printed on both sides, for quick info or announcements.
- Prospekt: Can be similar to a Broschüre, but is often also used for more extensive advertising materials (e.g., from supermarkets) or technical documentation. The boundaries are fluid.
- Katalog: Contains a systematic listing of products or services, usually more extensive than a Broschüre.
The choice of term often depends on the scope and purpose of the printed material.
🧠 Mnemonics for 'die Broschüre'
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For the article 'die':
Imagine a particularly beautiful, informative brochure – many feminine adjectives in German end in -e (die schöne, die informative). The word Broschüre itself also ends in -e, which is a common (though not universal) indicator for feminine nouns. Remember: Die chic Broschüre.
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For the meaning 'small booklet':
Think of the French word "brocher," meaning "to stitch" or "to staple." A Broschüre is a stitched/stapled work. Alternatively, think: "Bro, sure, I'll take this little info booklet!" linking 'Bro-sure' to Broschüre.
🔄 Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms (similar meaning):
- Heftchen: (little booklet) emphasizes the small size.
- Prospekt: (prospectus, leaflet) often promotional, can be larger.
- Faltblatt/Folder: (leaflet/folder) is folded, not stapled.
- Informationsschrift: (information leaflet/document) emphasizes the informative character.
- Pamphlet: often political or polemical, but also used synonymously with brochure.
⚠️ Note: The terms Flyer and Faltblatt are not direct synonyms, as a Broschüre is typically stapled, while flyers are often single sheets and Faltblätter are folded.
😄 A Little Chuckle?
Warum hat die Broschüre keinen Erfolg beim Dating?
... Weil sie immer nur von sich erzählt und nie zuhört! 😉
(Why is the brochure unsuccessful at dating? ... Because it only ever talks about itself and never listens!)
🎶 The Brochure Ballad
Die Broschüre, klein und fein,
fasst Wichtiges auf Seiten ein.
Ob Urlaubsziel, ob neues Gut,
sie macht uns neugierig und Mut.
Gedruckt auf Glanz, mal matt, mal bunt,
tut sie uns Fakten, Zahlen kund.
Ein kleines Heft, schnell durchgeblickt,
hat uns schon oft mit Info schickt.
(The brochure, small and neat,
Contains essentials on its sheet.
Be it travel spots or goods brand new,
It sparks our interest, sees us through.
Printed glossy, matte, or bright,
It shares its facts and figures right.
A little booklet, quickly scanned,
Has often put info in our hand.)
❓ Who or What Am I?
Ich habe Seiten, doch bin kein Buch.
Ich werbe oft, bring' Infos zu Besuch.
Geheftet bin ich, selten dick,
man findet mich mit einem Blick.
Mal lieg' ich aus, mal werd' ich mitgebracht,
hab' manches Wissen schon entfacht.
Wer bin ich?
(I have pages, but I'm not a book.
I often advertise, bring info for a look.
I'm stapled, rarely thick,
You can find me very quick.
Sometimes I'm displayed, sometimes brought along,
I've sparked much knowledge all along.
Who am I?)
(Answer: die Broschüre / the brochure)
✨ More Interesting Facts
Word Origin: The word "Broschüre" comes from the French verb "brocher," which means "to stitch" or "to sew together with stitches." This refers to the binding method – the pages are typically held together with staples or thread (stitched).
Material and Design: Broschüren are often printed on higher quality paper than simple flyers to create a more professional impression. The design plays a crucial role in capturing the reader's attention.
📝 Summary: is it der, die or das Broschüre?
The word 'Broschüre' is feminine, so the correct article is 'die Broschüre'. The plural is 'die Broschüren'.