Nomen

die Schreibweise

spelling, way of writing, orthography, style

Die neue Schreibweise ist einfacher.

The new spelling is simpler.

Jeder hat seine eigene Schreibweise.

Everyone has their own way of writing.

the Schreibweise of sth. the spelling of sth. The spelling of this name is difficult.

Synonyms: die Orthografie, die Rechtschreibung

Composed of 'schreiben' (to write) and 'Weise' (way, manner). Literally means 'way of writing'.

Think of it as the 'wise' way to 'schreiben' (write). It's the method or spelling you use.

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