die Lettern
Translation
letters, type, characters (printing)
Examples
Die alten Lettern sind aus Blei.
The old types are made of lead.
Er setzte die Lettern für den Druck.
He set the type for printing.
Grammar Patterns
to set ((type)) Der Drucker setzte die Lettern von Hand.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Druckbuchstaben, Typen; Related: Buchstaben (letters of the alphabet)
Etymology
From French 'lettre', which comes from Latin 'littera'.
Memory Tips
Connect it to the English word 'letter', but remember it specifically refers to the physical blocks used in old printing presses.