🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Blaues Buch

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Blaues Buch

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Blue Book/bluː bʊk/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Die Regierung hat ein neues Blaues Buch veröffentlicht, das die wirtschaftlichen Prognosen enthält."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A book containing official documents or reports.

    "The government released a new Blue Book detailing the economic forecasts for the upcoming year."
  2. 2

    A reference book that provides information on a specific subject.

    "The university's Blue Book includes guidelines for students on academic policies."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'Blue Book' originates from the early 19th century, referring to a book with a blue cover that contained official reports or documents. The color blue was often associated with government publications, particularly in the UK, where it denoted official status.

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