German word

Autorin

Pronunciation

IPA/aʊ̯ˈtoːʁɪn/

Meaning

  • feminine nounfemale author

Example

Viele Autorinnen nehmen an der Lesung teil.

Many female authors are taking part in the reading.

Illustration for Autorin (female author)

More examples

Sie arbeitet als Autorin und veröffentlicht regelmäßig Artikel.

She works as an author and regularly publishes articles.

Core concept

A woman turning ideas into pages for a book or article.

Common phrases

  • als Autorin arbeiten

    work as an author

  • bekannte Autorin

    well-known female author

Similar words

Autor: A man who writes books, articles, or other works.
Schriftstellerin: A woman who writes novels or other literary works professionally.
Journalistin: A woman who writes articles for newspapers, magazines, or websites.
Buchautorin: A woman who writes books as a profession or regular activity.

Definition in German

Autorin bezeichnet eine Frau, die beruflich oder privat Texte wie Bücher oder Artikel schreibt.

Word origin

Autorin is formed from German Autor, borrowed from Latin auctor for an originator or author, with the feminine suffix -in.

Usage tips

  • Autorin is a feminine noun, and its regular plural is Autorinnen with the ending -nen.

Related words

  • Autorauthornoun
  • Autorenschaftauthorshipnoun

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