nounnoun
das Schreiben, –
letter · write
Mit einem Stift, Computer oder anderem Werkzeug Wörter oder Sätze festhalten.
The German word "Schreiben" is a noun and a verb:
- As a noun, it means "writing", "document", or "letter".
- As a verb ("schreiben"), it means "to write".
It is derived from the verb "schreiben", meaning "to write".
Similar words:
- Verfassen (to compose, usually formal texts)
- Notieren (to note down)
- Vermerken (to record, often briefly)
Difference:
- "Schreiben" is the general term for writing,
- "Verfassen" implies composing something more structured or formal,
- "Notieren" is mostly about quickly jotting down,
- "Vermerken" refers to noting something for record-keeping.
Make “Schreiben” part of your vocabulary.
Build your German vocabulary with flashcards, audio and spaced repetition.
Examples
Ein Schreiben kam heute per Post.noun
A letter came today by post.
Sein Schreiben erreichte mich gestern.noun
His letter reached me yesterday.
Das Schreiben des Autors ist sehr beliebt.noun
The writing of the author is very popular.
Ihr Schreiben liegt auf dem Tisch.noun
Your letter is on the table.
Keep exploring German
Learn words from the content you love.
Add words from websites, books and videos, then remember them with spaced repetition (SRS).
Scan for iPhone & iPad