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anschreiben.

to write to (to address someone in writing, especially via mail)

11 characters3 syllables approx.Deutsch language

Meaning & usage

verb/ˈʔanʃʁaɪ̯bm̩//ˈʔanʃʁaɪ̯bən/
  1. to write to (to address someone in writing, especially via mail)

    class-1 · strong · transitive
    Sie musste ihn mehrmals anschreiben, weil sie keine Antwort erhielt.
  2. to write on/up (to form letters, words or symbols on a surface, such as a blackboard, in order to communicate)

    class-1 · strong · transitive
  3. to charge (something to someone's account)

    class-1 · strong · transitive
    Er läßt schon wieder beim Laden anschreiben.
  4. to begin to write (to produce a mark when used as a writing instrument)

    class-1 · intransitive · strong
    Ein hochwertiger Füller sollte sofort anschreiben.
Where this word comes from

From an- + schreiben.

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