written

• Beschreibt etwas, das in schriftlicher Form ausgedrückt ist, im Gegensatz zur mündlichen Form. Bezieht sich auch auf etwas, das verfasst oder niedergeschrieben wurde.

Describes something that is expressed in writing, as opposed to spoken.

1. Set down in writingA2formal

   Expressed or recorded in written form, using letters, words, or symbols.

   Schriftlich

   • The written instructions were clear and easy to follow.
   • She left a written note on the kitchen table.
   • All agreements must be in written form to be valid.

   Synonymedocumentedin writingon paperrecordedtranscribed

   Antonymeoralspokenverbal

2. Systematically collectedB1formal

   Gathered and recorded in an organized manner, often for reference or study.

   Schriftlich festgehalten

   • The ancient laws were written in a single codex.
   • His written observations filled several notebooks.
   • The data was written into a comprehensive database.

   Synonymedocumentedrecordedregisteredtranscribed

3. Composed for performanceB1formal

   Created as a script or text for a film, play, or broadcast.

   Für die Aufführung verfasst

   • The written screenplay won several awards.
   • The play was written specifically for the festival.
   • The broadcast was written to inform the public about the event.

   Synonymescripted

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, mit der man Buchstaben oder Wörter mit der Hand, einem Stift, Bleistift oder einem ähnlichen Werkzeug auf einer Oberfläche bildet; auch allgemein Texte verfassen oder verfassen.

A verb used to indicate the act of forming letters or words on a surface with a pen, pencil, or similar tool.

unregelmäßiges Verb

1. Produce written textA1formal

   To form letters, words, or symbols on a surface with a pen, pencil, or keyboard.

   Schreiben

   • She writes a letter to her friend every week.
   • Please write your name at the top of the page.
   • He writes emails to his colleagues daily.

   Synonymeauthorcomposedraftinscribejotpenrecordscrawlscribbletranscribetype

   Antonymedeleteeraseread

2. Compose or authorA2formal

   To create or compose a book, story, article, or other written work.

   Schreiben

   • She writes novels for a living.
   • He writes articles for the newspaper.
   • The poet writes beautiful verses about nature.

   Synonymeauthorcomposecreatedraftinscribepenproducerecordset down

3. Record or note downA1formal

   To record information in writing.

   Aufschreiben

   • Write down the phone number before you forget.
   • The teacher asked us to write the answers in our notebooks.
   • Please write your address on this form.

   Synonymeinscribejot downrecordset downtake downtranscribe

Phrasal-Variantenwrite downwrite inwrite ofwrite offwrite onwrite outwrite up