Hardback Meaning in English

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التعريف

A book with a stiff outer cover made from thick cardboard, rather than a soft cover. Hardbacks are often more durable and expensive than paperbacks.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

'Hardback' is most common in British English; in American English, 'hardcover' is more widely used. Common collocations include 'a first edition hardback,' 'buy the hardback,' and 'hardback copy.' Used mainly when discussing books.

• Spanish: libro de tapa dura
• Portuguese (BR): livro de capa dura
• Portuguese (PT): livro de capa dura
• Chinese (Simplified): 精装书
• Chinese (Traditional): 精裝書
• Hindi: हार्डबैक किताब
• Arabic: كتاب بغلاف صلب
• Bengali: হার্ডব্যাক - শক্ত মলাট বই
• Russian: твердый переплёт
• Japanese: ハードカバー
• Vietnamese: bìa cứng
• Korean: 양장본
• Turkish: ciltli kitap
• Urdu: ہارڈ بیک - مضبوط جلد والی کتاب
• Indonesian: sampul keras

جمل نموذجية

I bought a hardback for my friend.

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This novel is only available in hardback right now.

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A hardback is more expensive than a paperback.

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Collectors prefer the hardback edition because it lasts longer.

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The library just got the new hardback release.

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Are you waiting for the paperback, or do you want the hardback now?

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