Schrift/ʃʁɪft/writing; script; publication
Schrift is a German noun that means writing, script, or publication. It is pronounced /ʃʁɪft/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Schriften".
Definitions
1.visible characters forming words, especially handwriting or printed text(general)
a.the visible trace of writing or print
Die alte Schrift war schwer zu lesen.—The old writing was hard to read.
2.set of written symbols or particular font(typography/linguistics)
a.distinct style or system of writing, or font type
Für die Einladung wählte sie eine elegante Schrift.—She chose an elegant script for the invitation.
3.written work or document, often academic or religious(publication)
a.an authored text, often of scholarly or religious nature
Die Schriften Goethes sind weltberühmt.—Goethe's writings are world-famous.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Schrift | die Schriften |
| Genitive | der Schrift | der Schriften |
| Dative | der Schrift | den Schriften |
| Accusative | die Schrift | die Schriften |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Schrift" mean in English?
- "Schrift" means writing, script, or publication. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Schrift"?
- "Schrift" is pronounced /ʃʁɪft/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Schrift" der, die, or das?
- "Schrift" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Schrift"?
- The plural of "Schrift" is "Schriften".
- What part of speech is "Schrift"?
- "Schrift" is a noun in German.
