verschreiben
make a writing error · prescribe
Etwas schriftlich festhalten, besonders wenn ein Arzt ein Medikament für einen Patienten anordnet.
The German word "verschreiben" is a verb that means "to prescribe" or "to miswrite". It can be understood in two contexts:
- In medical terms, it refers to prescribing medication by a doctor.
- It can also mean to make a mistake in writing or to have written something incorrectly.
The word is derived from the prefix "ver-" (which can indicate a change or mistake) and "schreiben" (to write).
Similar words include "anordnen" (to order, in the sense of prescribing), and "verwechseln" (to confuse), particularly in the context of miswriting.
The difference lies in that "verschreiben" specifically relates to the act of prescribing (in medicine) or making a written error, while "anordnen" implies giving an order without necessarily relating to writing or medication.
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Examples
Sie hat sich verschrieben und muss es jetzt korrigieren.verb
She made a writing error and now has to correct it.
Sie hat mir fälschlicherweise das falsche Medikament verschrieben.verb
She mistakenly prescribed me the wrong medication.
Sie hat mir das falsche Medikament verschrieben.verb
She prescribed me the wrong medication.
Welche Tabletten hat dir die Ärztin verschrieben?verb
Which pills did the doctor prescribe for you?
Wegen des Ausschlags wurde mir eine Salbe verschrieben.verb
I was prescribed an ointment for the rash.
Bei starken Schmerzen verschreibt die Ärztin Schmerzmittel.verb
For severe pain, the doctor prescribes painkillers.
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