kartoniertem

Kartoniertem is the dative singular form of the German adjective kartoniert, derived from Karton (cardboard). The term describes something that is made of or covered with cardboard. In publishing and library language, kartoniert denotes a paperback or softcover edition, typically with a paper or light cardboard cover, as opposed to a gebundene Ausgabe (hardcover).

In bibliographic usage, a kartonierte Ausgabe is a version of a book published with a paper-bound cover and usually lower production cost. This contrasts with the gebundene Ausgabe, which uses a rigid binding. The terminology is often encountered in catalogs, price lists, and bibliographies. Depending on the context and publisher, kartonierte and broschierte editions can be used synonymously, though some catalogs differentiate them by specific binding details.

Grammar and usage notes: kartoniertem appears as the dative singular form when the adjective modifies a masculine or neuter noun in the dative case, for example in phrases like mit kartoniertem Einband or in kartoniertem Zustand. The base adjective kartoniert follows standard German adjective declension rules and changes ending according to case, gender, and definiteness of the noun it describes.

Etymology and related terms: kartoniert is formed from Karton + -iert, a common way to create adjectives indicating material or finish. Related publishing terms include kartonierte Ausgabe and broschierte Ausgabe, both referring to softer-covered books, in contrast to gebundene Ausgabe (hardcover).