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“screenwriter” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈdʁeːbuːxaʊ̯ˌtoːɐ/

Example

Ich habe den Drehbuchautor gestern getroffen.

I met the screenwriter yesterday.

Illustration for Drehbuchautor (screenwriter)

How to say “screenwriter” in German

“Screenwriter” in German is Drehbuchautor.

A person shapes the written blueprint that actors and a camera use to create a film or television story.

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

Example sentences with Drehbuchautor

Ich möchte mit einem Drehbuchautor zusammenarbeiten, um das Drehbuch zu verbessern.

I would like to collaborate with a screenwriter to improve the screenplay.

Tips for using Drehbuchautor

  • In the example, den Drehbuchautor is accusative masculine after treffen, while the nominative form is der Drehbuchautor.

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