schreiben
Translation
to write
Examples
Er schreibt einen langen Brief.
He is writing a long letter.
Bitte schreiben Sie Ihren Namen hier.
Please write your name here.
Ich schreibe dir eine E-Mail.
I'll write you an email.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to write (sth.) He is writing a letter.
((sb. sth.)) to write (sb. sth.) I am writing you an email.
((to sb.)) to write (to sb.) He is writing to his mother.
Similar Words
Synonyms: notieren (to note); Antonyms: lesen (to read)
Etymology
From Latin 'scribere' (to scratch, write). Cognate with English 'scribe', 'script', 'scribble'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'scribble', 'script', or 'inscribe'.