VERB

schreiben/ˈʃʁaɪ̯bn̩/to write

schreiben is a German verb that means to write. It is pronounced /ˈʃʁaɪ̯bn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "schrieb" and the past participle is "geschrieben".

Definitions

1.to form letters, words, sentences etc.; to write(communication/activity)

a.to create text by hand or electronically

Er schreibt einen Brief an seine Eltern.He is writing a letter to his parents.

b.to be an author of something; to compose

Sie schreibt Gedichte in ihrer Freizeit.She writes poems in her free time.

Conjugation

Infinitiveschreiben
Present (ich)schreibe
Present (du)schreibst
Present (er/sie/es)schreibt
Preterite (ich)schrieb
Participle IIgeschrieben
Konjunktiv II (ich)schriebe
Imperative (singular)schreibe
Imperative (plural)schreibt
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "schreiben" mean in English?
"schreiben" means to write. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "schreiben"?
"schreiben" is pronounced /ˈʃʁaɪ̯bn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "schreiben"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "schreiben" is "geschrieben", used with the auxiliary "haben".
What is the simple past of "schreiben"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "schreiben" becomes "schrieb" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "schreiben"?
"schreiben" is a verb in German.

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