Schreiben: to write
Examples:
| German Example | English Example |
|---|---|
| Ich schreibe einen Brief. | I am writing a letter. |
| Sie schreibt jeden Tag im Tagebuch. | She writes in the diary every day. |
Regular Forms
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Usage and Examples
- `schreiben` means "to write" and can be used for writing letters, texts, notes, or any form of written communication.
- The verb is followed by the thing being written (e.g., `einen Brief` - a letter).
- Can be used with dative pronouns to indicate the recipient (e.g., `Ich schreibe dir` - I write to you).
Some common sentence patterns:
- Subject + schreiben + etwas (something)
- Ich schreibe einen Brief. (I am writing a letter.)
- Subject + schreiben + Dativ + etwas (to someone something)
- Ich schreibe dir eine Nachricht. (I am writing you a message.)
- jemandem schreiben (to write to someone)
- Ich schreibe meiner Mutter. (I am writing to my mother.)
Tips
- Pay attention to the irregular stem change in the second and third person singular (schreibst, schreibt).
- Use context to determine whether a dative pronoun is needed when indicating the recipient.
- Practice forming sentences with both direct objects and indirect objects to become comfortable with usage.
Summary
The German verb schreiben means "to write" and is used to describe the act of writing in various contexts. It can take direct objects (the thing written) and indirect objects (the recipient). The verb is irregular and includes a stem change in certain forms. Understanding these patterns and practicing with examples will help you use schreiben correctly in your writing and conversation.
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- English Example: I am writing a letter.
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025
