schriftliche
Translation
written
Examples
Ich brauche eine schriftliche Bestätigung.
I need a written confirmation.
Die schriftliche Prüfung war sehr schwer.
The written exam was very difficult.
Wir haben schriftliche Anweisungen erhalten.
We received written instructions.
Grammar Patterns
a written confirmation eine schriftliche Bestätigung I need a written confirmation from you.
Similar Words
geschrieben (written); Antonyms: mündlich (oral)
Etymology
From 'Schrift' (writing, script) + the adjective-forming suffix '-lich' (like English '-ly' or '-al'). The '-e' is an inflectional ending.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'script-like' or 'related to writing'. A common phrase is 'schriftliche Prüfung' (written exam).