die Autorin
Translation
author (female), authoress
Examples
Die Autorin liest aus ihrem neuen Buch.
The author is reading from her new book.
Sie ist eine bekannte Autorin von Kinderbüchern.
She is a well-known author of children's books.
Grammar Patterns
((to be)) ((a/the)) female author She is a famous author.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Schriftstellerin; Antonyms: die Leserin
Etymology
The feminine form of 'der Autor' (author), created by adding the feminine suffix '-in'.
Memory Tips
Remember the common German pattern for feminizing professions: add '-in' to the masculine form (e.g., Lehrer -> Lehrerin).