Dutch

Proper noun

Schrift f

1. Bible

German

Etymology

From Middle High German schrift, from Old High German scrift. Abstractum of schreiben ‎(“to write”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ʃʁɪft/
• Rhymes: -ɪft

Noun

Schrift f ‎(genitive Schrift, plural Schriften)

1. font

   Verdana ist die beste Schrift zur Bildschirmbetrachtung.‎

   Verdana is the best font for viewing on the computer screen.

2. writing

   Robert Oppenheimer las Lenins gesammelte Schriften während einer Zugfahrt.‎

   Robert Oppenheimer read the complete writings of Lenin while on a train.

Declension

Derived terms

Dutch

Noun

schrift n ‎(plural schriften, diminutive schriftje n)

1. script
2. notebook
3. scripture

Derived terms

• schriftelijk
• schoonschrift
• handschrift

Usage notes

Not to be confused with Schrift which has a different meaning ("Bible" rather than "scripture") and a different gender (feminine rather than neuter).