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Schreibmaschine

typewriter

noun SHRAIB-ma-shee-ne Rare
Communication Writing

Usage Note

Schreibmaschine is a typewriter. Although largely replaced by computers, the term remains culturally familiar and appears in idioms and historical contexts. Auf der Schreibmaschine tippen = to type on a typewriter. Plural Schreibmaschinen.

Examples

"Der alte Journalist bevorzugte seine Schreibmaschine gegenüber dem Computer."

Natural Translation

The old journalist preferred his typewriter over the computer.

Literal Translation

The old journalist preferred his typewriter over the computer.

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