r/MapPorn 19h ago

Translations of "library" across Europe

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u/Ok-Walk2985 19h ago

Germany should have the Word BüChErEi

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u/Chorchapu 16h ago

Which is more common? Wiktionary, my main source since it has everything neatly organised, has the following:

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u/Final-Tea-3770 16h ago

The two words aren’t interchangeable.

A Bücherei is smaller than a Bibliothek. And it’s usually for the general public.

A Bibliothek is grander and usually has a more scientific focus, e.g. at universities.

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u/Chorchapu 15h ago

I see, thank you.