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write in German

write in German is schreiben, verfassen, dichten — write means to form letters, words, or symbols on a surface in order to record or communicate information.

write in German

schreiben
verb
(transitive) To be the author of (a book, article, poem, etc.).
verfassen
verb
(transitive) To be the author of (a book, article, poem, etc.).
dichten
verb
(transitive) To be the author of (a book, article, poem, etc.).
texten
verb
(transitive) To be the author of (a book, article, poem, etc.).
schreiben
verb
schreiben
verb
(intransitive) To be an author.
dichten
verb
(intransitive) To be an author.
texten
verb
(intransitive) To be an author.
schreiben
verb
(computing, intransitive, with to) To record data mechanically or electronically.
beschreiben
verb
(computing, intransitive, with to) To record data mechanically or electronically.
brennen
verb
(computing, intransitive, with to) To record data mechanically or electronically.

What does "write" mean?

  1. verb To form letters, words, or symbols on a surface in order to record or communicate information.
    "She wrote her name at the top of the exam paper."
  2. verb To be the author of a book, article, song, or similar creative work.
    "He spent a decade writing his first novel."
  3. verb To compose and send a letter or message to someone.
    "I promised to write to her every week while she was travelling."

write in a sentence

  • She wrote her name at the top of the exam paper.
  • He spent a decade writing his first novel.
  • I promised to write to her every week while she was travelling.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "write" in German?

"write" in German is schreiben, verfassen, dichten. write means: To form letters, words, or symbols on a surface in order to record or communicate information.

How do you use "write" in a sentence?

Example: "She wrote her name at the top of the exam paper." In German, "write" is schreiben, verfassen, dichten.

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

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "write": schreiben, verfassen, dichten, texten, beschreiben, brennen.

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