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rewrite in German

rewrite in German is umschreiben, neu schreiben — rewrite means to write something again with changes, in order to improve, correct, or update it.

rewrite in German

umschreiben
verb
(transitive) To write again, differently; to modify; to revise.
neu schreiben
verb
(transitive) To write again (without changes).

What does "rewrite" mean?

  1. verb To write something again with changes, in order to improve, correct, or update it.
    "She rewrote the ending after readers complained it was too abrupt."
  2. noun A version of a text that has been written again with changes.
    "The final rewrite was much tighter than the first draft."
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rewrite in a sentence

  • She rewrote the ending after readers complained it was too abrupt.
  • The team had to rewrite the contract after the client raised concerns.
  • The final rewrite was much tighter than the first draft.

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What is "rewrite" in German?

"rewrite" in German is umschreiben, neu schreiben. rewrite means: To write something again with changes, in order to improve, correct, or update it.

How do you use "rewrite" in a sentence?

Example: "She rewrote the ending after readers complained it was too abrupt." In German, "rewrite" is umschreiben, neu schreiben.

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

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "rewrite": umschreiben, neu schreiben.

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