spelling in German
spelling in German is Rechtschreibung, Buchstabieren, Orthografie — spelling means the act or skill of putting letters in the correct order to form words.
spelling in German
Rechtschreibung
(uncountable) The act, practice, ability, or subject of forming words with letters, or of reading the letters of words; orthography.
Buchstabieren
(uncountable) The act, practice, ability, or subject of forming words with letters, or of reading the letters of words; orthography.
Orthografie
(uncountable) The act, practice, ability, or subject of forming words with letters, or of reading the letters of words; orthography.
Rechtschreibung
(uncountable) The manner of spelling of words; correct spelling.
Orthografie
(uncountable) The manner of spelling of words; correct spelling.
Schreibweise
(countable) A specific spelling of a word.
Schreibung
(countable) A specific spelling of a word.
What does "spelling" mean?
-
noun The act or skill of putting letters in the correct order to form words.
"English spelling can be tricky because of all its irregular words."
-
noun A particular way of writing a word.
"Both spellings, "colour" and "color," are correct in their own regions."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in German.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the German meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in German
spelling in a sentence
- English spelling can be tricky because of all its irregular words.
- She won the school spelling competition three years running.
- Both spellings, "colour" and "color," are correct in their own regions.
Similar words in German
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "spelling" in German?
"spelling" in German is Rechtschreibung, Buchstabieren, Orthografie. spelling means: The act or skill of putting letters in the correct order to form words.
How do you use "spelling" in a sentence?
Example: "English spelling can be tricky because of all its irregular words." In German, "spelling" is Rechtschreibung, Buchstabieren, Orthografie.
Are there other ways to say "spelling" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "spelling": Rechtschreibung, Buchstabieren, Orthografie, Schreibweise, Schreibung.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
