das Manuskript
Translation
manuscript, script, draft
Examples
Der Autor überarbeitet sein Manuskript.
The author is revising his manuscript.
Dieses alte Manuskript ist sehr wertvoll.
This old manuscript is very valuable.
Grammar Patterns
[as an accusative object] ((et4)) to do something with a manuscript Der Autor überarbeitet sein Manuskript.
[as a nominative subject] ((et1)) for a manuscript to be something Dieses alte Manuskript ist sehr wertvoll.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Handschrift, das Typoskript
Etymology
From Latin 'manu scriptus', meaning 'written by hand' ('manus' = hand, 'scriptus' = written).
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Manu' (like manual) relates to 'hand', and 'script' relates to 'writing'. So, 'hand-writing'.