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author
Eine Person, die Texte wie Bücher, Geschichten oder Artikel schreibt.
The German word "Autor" is a noun meaning "author" or "writer". It comes from Latin auctor, referring to someone who creates or produces a work, especially literary.
- Related word: Autorin (female author)
Similar words:
- Verfasser (author, often in formal or academic contexts)
- Schriftsteller (writer, especially of literary texts)
- Dichter (poet)
Differences:
- Autor is a broad term for the creator of written content.
- Verfasser emphasizes the act of composing texts, often formal.
- Schriftsteller is used more for professional or literary writers.
- Dichter specifically refers to poets.
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Examples
Der Autor schreibt spannende Bücher.noun
The author writes exciting books.
Der Autor schreibt einen Roman.noun
The author is writing a novel.
Sein Buch ist von einem bekannten Autor.noun
His book is by a well-known author.
Heute trifft der Autor seine Leser.noun
Today the author meets his readers.
Dieser Autor erzählt eine neue Geschichte.noun
This author tells a new story.
Viele Leute kennen den Autor gut.noun
Many people know the author well.
Die Autorin arbeitete gestern lange an ihrem neuen Buch.noun
The author worked on her new book for a long time yesterday.
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