literate in German

literate in German is schreibkundig, alphabetisiert, des Lesens und Schreibens mächtig — literate means able to read and write.

literate in German

schreibkundig

adj

Able to read and write; having literacy.

alphabetisiert

adj

Able to read and write; having literacy.

des Lesens und Schreibens mächtig

adj

Able to read and write; having literacy.

lese- und schreibkundig

adj

Able to read and write; having literacy.

literal

adj

Able to read and write; having literacy.

schriftkundig

adj

Able to read and write; having literacy.

belesen

adj

Knowledgeable in literature, writing; literary; well-read.

gebildet

adj

Knowledgeable in literature, writing; literary; well-read.

What does "literate" mean?

adj Able to read and write.
"The program aims to make sure every child in the district is literate by age eight."
adj Well informed or knowledgeable in a particular area.
"You don't need to be especially computer-literate to use this app."

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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.

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literate in a sentence

The program aims to make sure every child in the district is literate by age eight.
You don't need to be especially computer-literate to use this app.

Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "literate" in German?

"literate" in German is schreibkundig, alphabetisiert, des Lesens und Schreibens mächtig. literate means: Able to read and write.

How do you use "literate" in a sentence?

Example: "The program aims to make sure every child in the district is literate by age eight." In German, "literate" is schreibkundig, alphabetisiert, des Lesens und Schreibens mächtig.

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

Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "literate": schreibkundig, alphabetisiert, des Lesens und Schreibens mächtig, lese- und schreibkundig, literal, schriftkundig.

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