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“write” in German

German

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Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃʁaɪ̯bən/

Example

Ich schreibe gerade eine Nachricht.

I'm writing a message right now.

Illustration for schreiben (write)

How to say “write” in German

“Write” in German is schreiben.

Words are fixed in a message, note, record, or finished work through writing.

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

Example sentences with schreiben

Bitte schreibe deinen Namen deutlich.

Please write your name clearly.

Tips for using schreiben

  • The separable verb aufschreiben means to write something down, with the prefix moving in a main clause: Ich schreibe es auf.

Other German words for “write”

Ich verfasse eine E-Mail.

I am writing an email.

“write” in other languages