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
(transitive) To be the author of (a book, article, poem, etc.).
verfassen
(transitive) To be the author of (a book, article, poem, etc.).
dichten
(transitive) To be the author of (a book, article, poem, etc.).
texten
(transitive) To be the author of (a book, article, poem, etc.).
schreiben
schreiben
(intransitive) To be an author.
dichten
(intransitive) To be an author.
texten
(intransitive) To be an author.
schreiben
(computing, intransitive, with to) To record data mechanically or electronically.
beschreiben
(computing, intransitive, with to) To record data mechanically or electronically.
brennen
(computing, intransitive, with to) To record data mechanically or electronically.
What does "write" mean?
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verb To form letters, words, or symbols on a surface in order to record or communicate information.
"Please write your address clearly in the box at the bottom."
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verb To be the author of a book, article, song, or similar creative work.
"My sister writes songs for a small local band."
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verb To compose and send a letter or message to someone.
"I will write you a quick email as soon as I get home."
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write in a sentence
- Please write your address clearly in the box at the bottom.
- She wrote her name at the top of the exam paper.
- My sister writes songs for a small local band.
- He spent a decade writing his first novel.
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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: "Please write your address clearly in the box at the bottom." 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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