literary in German

literary in German is literarisch, schriftstellerisch, schriftstellerisch (tätig) — literary means relating to literature, especially fiction, poetry, and other creative writing.

literary in German

literarisch

adj

Relating to literature.

schriftstellerisch

adj

Relating to literature.

literarisch

adj

Relating to writers, or the profession of literature.

schriftstellerisch

adj

Relating to writers, or the profession of literature.

schriftstellerisch (tätig)

adj

Relating to writers, or the profession of literature.

gehoben

adj

Appropriate to literature rather than everyday writing.

What does "literary" mean?

adj Relating to literature, especially fiction, poetry, and other creative writing.
"She has a strong literary background, having studied English and Comparative Literature."
adj Suited to formal or artistic writing rather than everyday speech.
"The report used a literary style that felt out of place in a business memo."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

literary in a sentence

She has a strong literary background, having studied English and Comparative Literature.
The report used a literary style that felt out of place in a business memo.

Similar words in German

belletristic poetic scholarly written

Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "literary" in German?

"literary" in German is literarisch, schriftstellerisch, schriftstellerisch (tätig). literary means: Relating to literature, especially fiction, poetry, and other creative writing.

How do you use "literary" in a sentence?

Example: "She has a strong literary background, having studied English and Comparative Literature." In German, "literary" is literarisch, schriftstellerisch, schriftstellerisch (tätig).

Are there other ways to say "literary" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "literary": literarisch, schriftstellerisch, schriftstellerisch (tätig), gehoben.

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