NOUN

Schreiben/ˈʃʁaɪ̯bn̩/writing; letter; act of writing

Schreiben is a German noun that means writing, letter, or act of writing. It is pronounced /ˈʃʁaɪ̯bn̩/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Schreiben".

Definitions

1.the act or process of writing(general)

a.the activity or process of producing written text

Schreiben ist eine wichtige Fähigkeit im Berufsleben.Writing is an important skill in professional life.

2.a written message, document, or letter(document)

a.an official letter or document

Ich habe heute ein Schreiben von der Behörde bekommen.I received a letter from the authorities today.

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Schreibendie Schreiben
Genitivedes Schreibensder Schreiben
Dativedem Schreibenden Schreiben
Accusativedas Schreibendie Schreiben

Frequently asked questions

What does "Schreiben" mean in English?
"Schreiben" means writing, letter, or act of writing. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Schreiben"?
"Schreiben" is pronounced /ˈʃʁaɪ̯bn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Schreiben" der, die, or das?
"Schreiben" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
What is the plural of "Schreiben"?
The plural of "Schreiben" is "Schreiben".
What part of speech is "Schreiben"?
"Schreiben" is a noun in German.

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