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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSchriftsteller
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ʃʁɪftˌʃtɛlɐ
"Der Schriftsteller hat einen neuen Roman veröffentlicht."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person who writes, especially as an occupation or profession.
"The writer spent hours crafting the perfect ending to her novel." - 2
A person who writes in a particular style or for a specific purpose.
"He is a technical writer, specializing in user manuals and guides."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Old English word 'wrītan', meaning to score, outline, or write, originating from a Proto-Germanic root. Over centuries, the suffix '-er' was added to denote a person who performs the action, evolving from a general scribe to modern authors and literary creators.
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écrivain
Transliteration: ekʁivɛ̃
"L'écrivain a remporté un prix littéraire."
Schriftsteller
Transliteration: ʃʁɪftˌʃtɛlɐ
"Der Schriftsteller hat einen neuen Roman veröffentlicht."
scrittore
Transliteration: skritˈtoːre
"Lo scrittore ha vinto un prestigioso premio."
escritor
Transliteration: es.kɾiˈtoɾ
"El escritor presentó su nuevo libro en la feria."
escritor
Transliteration: es.kɾiˈtoʁ
"O escritor lançou um romance emocionante."
लेखक
Transliteration: lekhak
"लेखक ने अपनी नई किताब का विमोचन किया।"
作家
Transliteration: zuòjiā
"这位作家的新书受到了广泛好评。"
작가
Transliteration: jakga
"그 작가는 새로운 소설을 발표했다."
作家
Transliteration: sakka
"その作家は新しい本を出版しました。"
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