Der Schriftsteller
Example: Der Schriftsteller arbeitet an seinem neuen Roman im Café.
Definition
"Der Schriftsteller" refers to a person who writes literary works such as novels, stories, or essays. This individual creates original written content, often as a profession, and is known for producing creative or artistic texts that can be published or performed.
Etymology
The word "der Schriftsteller" originates from the German language, combining "Schrift" meaning 'writing' and "Steller" meaning 'one who places or sets.' Together, it literally means 'one who sets writing.' Did you know? The term emphasizes the act of creating written works, highlighting the writer's role in producing text.
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"Der Schriftsteller" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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