English–German

“spelling” in German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃʁaɪ̯pˌvaɪ̯zə/

Example

Achte auf die richtige Schreibweise.

Pay attention to the correct spelling.

Illustration for Schreibweise (spelling)

How to say “spelling” in German

“Spelling” in German is Schreibweise.

A word laid out on the page with its letters, capitals, symbols, and spacing in a particular form.

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

Example sentences with Schreibweise

In wissenschaftlichen Arbeiten ist die korrekte Schreibweise besonders wichtig.

In academic papers, correct spelling is particularly important.

Tips for using Schreibweise

  • Schreibweise is feminine, so the standard article is die, and its plural is Schreibweisen.

Other German words for “spelling”

Ich lerne die Rechtschreibung dieses Wortes.

I am learning the spelling of this word.

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