die Typographie
Translation
typography, type design
Examples
Gute Typographie verbessert die Lesbarkeit.
Good typography improves readability.
Sie studiert Typographie an der Kunsthochschule.
She is studying typography at the art academy.
Grammar Patterns
the basics of typography Er lernt die Grundlagen der Typographie.
Similar Words
Schriftgestaltung (type design), Layout (layout)
Etymology
From Greek 'typos' (impression) and 'graphein' (to write). The art of 'writing with type'.
Memory Tips
A direct cognate of 'typography'. The '-ie' ending is common for feminine nouns in German, often corresponding to '-y' in English.