die Schriftart
Translation
font, typeface
Examples
Welche Schriftart sollen wir benutzen?
Which font should we use?
Diese Schriftart ist schwer zu lesen.
This font is hard to read.
Grammar Patterns
((eine Schriftart)) ((benutzen/verwenden)) to use a font Which font should we use?
((in einer Schriftart)) in a font The text is written in this font.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Font, der Zeichensatz (character set)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Schrift' (writing, script) and 'Art' (type, kind). Literally 'script-type'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Schrift' (like 'script') + 'Art' (like 'art' or 'type'). It's the 'art' or 'type' of script.