der Text
Translation
text, passage, lyrics, script
Examples
Ich lese den Text.
I am reading the text.
Der Text ist zu lang.
The text is too long.
Sie schreibt Texte für Lieder.
She writes lyrics for songs.
Grammar Patterns
to read/write/understand a text ((et4)) Ich lese einen interessanten Text.
Similar Words
Schriftstück (document), Aufsatz (essay)
Etymology
From Latin 'textus' meaning 'that which is woven, web, texture'. Cognate with English 'text'.
Memory Tips
It's almost identical to the English word 'text', making it very easy to remember.