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schreiben

write

Meaning of schreiben

create text

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German[ˈʃʁaɪ̯bən]
write
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schreiben belongs to the topic "Top 300". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What's the difference between schreiben / eintragen / dokumentieren / protokollieren / festhalten

🇩🇪German
schreiben

To write something down briefly, often to remember it.

A1Very Often

Ich schreibe die Telefonnummer auf.

Я записываю номер телефона.

E
🇩🇪German
eintragen

To enter information into a form, list, calendar, or table.

A1Often

Bitte tragen Sie Ihren Namen ein.

Пожалуйста, впишите своё имя.

D
🇩🇪German
dokumentieren

To document information, events, or a process in a detailed and official way.

A1Often

Die Firma dokumentiert alle Ergebnisse.

Компания документирует все результаты.

🇩🇪German

To keep minutes or an official record of what is said or done.

A1Rarely

Die Sekretärin protokolliert die Sitzung.

Секретарь ведёт протокол заседания.

🇩🇪German

To record or capture information or an event so it is not lost.

A1Often

Ich halte die wichtigsten Punkte fest.

Я фиксирую самые важные пункты.

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schreiben translation: write. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce schreiben

[ˈʃʁaɪ̯bən]

schreiben translation

write

schreiben transcription

[ˈʃʁaɪ̯bən]

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schreiben meaning: what does it mean?

einen Text oder Wörter auf Papier oder digital festhalten

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