die Literatur
Translation
literature
Examples
Ich lese gerne deutsche Literatur.
I like to read German literature.
Es gibt viel Literatur zu diesem Thema.
There is a lot of literature on this topic.
Grammar Patterns
((to read)) ((literature)) to read literature I enjoy reading modern literature.
((literature)) ((on sth.)) literature on sth. Is there any literature on this subject?
Similar Words
Synonyms: Schrifttum (writings), Dichtung (poetry/fiction)
Etymology
From Latin 'litteratura' (writing), which comes from 'littera' (letter).
Memory Tips
This is an international word. It's almost identical to 'literature' in English and 'littérature' in French.