spelling

• Der Vorgang oder die Tätigkeit, die Buchstaben eines Wortes in der richtigen Reihenfolge zu schreiben oder zu nennen; auch die Art und Weise, wie ein Wort geschrieben wird.

A noun referring to the process or activity of writing or naming the letters of a word in the correct order.

1. Way of writing a wordA1formal

   The correct sequence of letters used to form a word.

   Schreibweise eines Wortes

   • English spelling can be very irregular.
   • Check the spelling of your name.
   • The spelling of 'necessary' is often misspelled.

   Synonymeorthography

2. Act of writing words correctlyA1formal

   The activity or skill of forming words correctly with letters.

   Rechtschreibung

   • Spelling is important in writing essays.
   • She won the national spelling bee competition.
   • Practice spelling every day to improve.

   Synonymeorthography

3. Spelling testA1informal

   A test to assess the ability to spell words correctly.

   Diktat

   • We have a spelling test every Friday.
   • The spelling was too difficult for the children.
   • He got a perfect score on the spelling quiz.

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, die Buchstaben eines Wortes in der richtigen Reihenfolge zu nennen oder zu schreiben; auch allgemein für das richtige Schreiben von Wörtern.

A verb used to indicate the act of naming or writing the letters of a word in the correct order.

1. Form words with lettersA1formal

   To write or name the letters that form a word in the correct order.

   Wörter buchstabieren

   • Can you spell your name for me?
   • The teacher asked the students to spell 'necessary'.
   • He spelled out the word slowly for the child.

   Synonymeletterspell outwrite

2. Indicate or signifyB2formal

   To mean or result in something; to have a particular effect.

   Bedeuten

   • This decision spells trouble for the company.
   • The new law spells disaster for small businesses.
   • His absence spelled success for the competition.

   Synonymeaugurforeshadowheraldimplyindicatemeanportendpresagesignifysuggest

3. Relieve or take turnsC1informal

   To take turns resting or working, especially in a difficult situation.

   Sich abwechseln

   • The nurses spelled each other during the night shift.
   • They spelled at the wheel during the long drive.
   • We need to spell each other on this tough job.

   Synonymecover forrelievereplace

Phrasal-Variantenspell out