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“handwriting” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈhantˌʃʁɪft/

Example

Deine Handschrift ist sehr schön.

Your handwriting is very beautiful.

Illustration for Handschrift (handwriting)

How to say “handwriting” in German

“Handwriting” in German is Handschrift.

The distinctive mark left by a writer's hand appears in letterforms on a page and can extend to a recognizable personal style.

Full entry for Handschrift: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Handschrift

Er hat den Brief in eigener Handschrift unterschrieben.

He signed the letter in his own handwriting.

Tips for using Handschrift

  • In the expression seine Handschrift tragen, Handschrift refers figuratively to a person's characteristic style or influence rather than literal penmanship.

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