Schrifttum
dasNounliterature; body of writing
English translations
- 01
literature
Word details
- German meaning
- Schrifttum bezeichnet die Gesamtheit der schriftlichen Werke, insbesondere in Bezug auf ein bestimmtes Fachgebiet oder eine bestimmte Epoche.
- English meaning
- Literature refers to the entirety of written works, especially in relation to a specific field or era.
- Synonym
- Literatur, Schriftwerke
- German example
- Das Schrifttum des Mittelalters ist vielfältig.
- English example
- The literature of the Middle Ages is diverse.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- das
- Singular Form
- das Schrifttum
- Plural Form
- die Schrifttümer
Related words
- Literatur
'Literature' encompasses written works, especially those considered of artistic or intellectual value.
- Paläographie
Paleography is the study of ancient writing.
Example sentences with “Schrifttum”
Das Schrifttum dieser Zeit ist sehr umfangreich. (The literature of this time is very extensive.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the plural of Schrifttum?
It is neuter (das). The plural is 'die Schrifttümer'.