Suchen
to write
01
schreiben
to make letters, words, or numbers on a surface, usually on a piece of paper, with a pen or pencil
1.1
schreiben
(of a pen or pencil) to function properly or in way that is mentioned
Beispiel
The marker cap was left off, and now it won't write.
I shook the pen, but it still won't write.
The pencil lead keeps breaking, and it won't write properly.
I tried scribbling to get the marker to write, but it's not working.
1.2
schreiben
to know how to use a pen, pencil, etc. to mark coherent or readable words or letters
Beispiel
She prefers to write with a fountain pen.
He's learning how to write in kindergarten.
I'm teaching my little brother how to write.
They offer classes for adults to learn to read and write.
02
schreiben
to compose a written message and send it to someone as a letter or email
2.1
schreiben
to put the information that is required in the appropriate places on a form
Beispiel
The accountant will write a receipt for your payment.
They wrote a check for the rent payment.
He's writing a check for the membership fee.
She's writing a prescription for your medication.
03
schreiben
to produce or compose a piece of literary work or a text to be published or reproduced
3.1
Musik komponieren
to compose a musical piece
Beispiel
She wrote a ballad dedicated to her best friend.
They're planning to write a symphony for the orchestra.
She's known for writing touching lyrics for her songs.
Which sonata did Beethoven write last?
He's been working hard to write a new guitar riff.
3.2
schreiben
to state or declare the words or the information mentioned, especially in a book
Beispiel
The travel writer vividly wrote about the sights and sounds of the bustling city.
In the introduction, the author writes about the inspiration behind the story.
The historian wrote that the event marked a turning point in history.
The journalist wrote of the challenges faced by the local community.
'The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams,' wrote Eleanor Roosevelt.
04
schreiben
(computing) to enter data into a computer or disk
Beispiel
Can you write your address on this form?
He quickly wrote the important phone number.
They grabbed a marker to write a message on the whiteboard.
He used a crayon to write his name on the art project.
The accountant will write a receipt for your payment.
