texten
Translation
to text, to write texts, to write lyrics
Examples
Ich texte dir später.
I'll text you later.
Sie textet den ganzen Tag mit Freunden.
She texts with friends all day.
Er textet Lieder für eine Band.
He writes lyrics for a band.
Grammar Patterns
to text ((sb.dat)) to text someone I'll text you right away. Ich texte dir gleich.
to text with ((sb.dat)) to text with someone She often texts with her sister. Sie textet oft mit ihrer Schwester.
Similar Words
schreiben (to write), simsen (to text, colloquial)
Etymology
A verb derived from the noun 'Text'. Heavily influenced by the English verb 'to text'.
Memory Tips
If you know the noun 'Text', just think of this as its verb form, exactly like in English.