Adjektiv

schriftlich

written, in writing

Ich brauche eine schriftliche Zusage.

I need a written confirmation.

Die Prüfung ist schriftlich und mündlich.

The exam is written and oral.

Bitte reichen Sie den Antrag schriftlich ein.

Please submit the application in writing.

((attributive)) written a schriftliche exam

((adverbial)) in writing to confirm sth. schriftlich

Synonym: geschrieben (written); Antonym: mündlich (oral)

From 'die Schrift' (writing, script) + the adjective-forming suffix '-lich'.

Directly related to 'Schrift' (writing). If you know 'schreiben' (to write), this word is very logical.

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