der Schreibfehler
Translation
spelling mistake, writing error, typo
Examples
In dem Text ist ein Schreibfehler.
There is a spelling mistake in the text.
Er macht oft kleine Schreibfehler.
He often makes small writing errors.
Bitte korrigiere die Schreibfehler im Dokument.
Please correct the spelling mistakes in the document.
Grammar Patterns
to make a spelling mistake to make a spelling mistake I made a spelling mistake.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Tippfehler (typo), Rechtschreibfehler (spelling error)
Etymology
A compound noun from 'schreiben' (to write) and 'Fehler' (error, mistake). Literally a 'write-error'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Schreib' (from 'to write') + 'Fehler' (error). It's an error made while writing.