das Schriftstück
Translation
document, piece of writing, instrument
Examples
Bitte unterschreiben Sie dieses Schriftstück.
Please sign this document.
Das ist ein wichtiges historisches Schriftstück.
This is an important historical document.
Grammar Patterns
((to draw up)) ((a Schriftstück)) to draw up a document The lawyer is drawing up a document.
((to sign)) ((a Schriftstück)) to sign a document The client must sign the document.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Dokument, Urkunde, Akte
Etymology
Composed of 'Schrift' (writing) and 'Stück' (piece). It literally means a 'piece of writing'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a 'piece' (Stück) of 'script' (Schrift), like a single document.