English–German

“writing” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃʁɪft/

Example

Diese Schrift ist schwer zu lesen.

This writing is hard to read.

Illustration for Schrift (writing)

How to say “writing” in German

“Writing” in German is Schrift.

A recognizable set of written marks, from a person's handwriting or a typeface to a complete written work.

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

Example sentences with Schrift

Die Schrift auf dem Plakat ist groß und deutlich.

The writing on the poster is large and clear.

Tips for using Schrift

  • Schrift is feminine, and Schriftart specifies a typeface while Handschrift specifies handwriting.

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