Schreibfehler

writing error

noun SHRAIB-feh-ler Rare

Also means

typo, spelling mistake

Usage Note

Schreibfehler covers both typos and genuine spelling mistakes. Distinct from Grammatikfehler (grammatical error). Einen Schreibfehler machen is very common in everyday German. Plural Schreibfehler (unchanged).

Examples

"In der E-Mail hatte sich leider ein Schreibfehler eingeschlichen."

Natural Translation

Unfortunately a writing error had crept into the email.

Literal Translation

In the email had itself unfortunately a writing-error crept-in.

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