German Conversation · Level 82
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German word
Schriftstellerin
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʃʁɪftˌʃtɛləʁɪn/
Meaning
- feminine nounwriter
Example
Viele Schriftstellerinnen arbeiten zu Hause.
Many female writers work from home.
More examples
Die Schriftstellerin las aus ihrem neuen Roman.
The writer read from her new novel.
Core concept
A woman creates written works for publication, whether they are novels, articles, or other forms of writing.
Common phrases
als freiberufliche Schriftstellerin arbeiten
work as a freelance writer
eine preisgekrönte Schriftstellerin
an award-winning writer
junge Schriftstellerinnen
young writers
Similar words
Autorin: A woman who writes and publishes books or other substantial texts.
Dichterin: A woman who writes and presents original poetry for publication.
Texterin: A woman who creates concise text for advertising, websites, or similar media.
Journalistin: A woman who works professionally in news reporting and article writing.
Definition in German
Eine Frau, die beruflich Bücher, Artikel oder andere Texte verfasst.
Word origin
Schriftstellerin developed as the feminine counterpart of Schriftsteller, whose parts are Schrift ('writing') and stellen ('to place or set').
Usage tips
- Schriftstellerin often has a literary or professional tone, whereas Autorin can also describe an author of broadly nonliterary works.
Other meanings
- authornoun
Related words
- Schriftstellerwriternoun
- schriftstellerischliteraryadjective
- Schriftstellereiwritingnoun