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Schreibweise

spelling; way of writing

noun SHRYP-vy-ze Rare
Communication Writing

Also means

orthographic convention

Usage Note

Schreibweise refers to the conventional spelling or orthographic form of a word, as well as a person's individual writing style. Editors speak of alternative Schreibweisen when multiple spellings are accepted.

Examples

"Die neue Schreibweise des Wortes wurde nach der Rechtschreibreform eingeführt."

Natural Translation

The new spelling of the word was introduced after the spelling reform.

Literal Translation

The new writing-way of the word was introduced after the spelling-reform.

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