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Druckschrift

print script, block letters

noun DRUK-shrift Rare
Communication Writing

Also means

printed publication

Usage Note

Druckschrift means handwriting that uses separate, unconnected block letters resembling printed type, as opposed to Schreibschrift (cursive). Children learn Druckschrift before Schreibschrift in German primary schools.

Examples

"Bitte füllen Sie das Formular in Druckschrift aus."

Natural Translation

Please fill in the form using block letters.

Literal Translation

Please fill the form in block letters out.

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