geschrieben
written
Existing or recorded in written form, as opposed to oral or unwritten.
EXAMPLE
Es gibt geschriebene und ungeschriebene Regeln in jeder Gesellschaft.
There are written and unwritten rules in every society.
geschrieben
written
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Meanings
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Word structure
'Geschrieben' (written) is the past participle of the verb 'schreiben' (to write). When it is used as an adjective, it means that something exists or has been fixed in written form.
EXAMPLE
Ein geschriebener Vertrag gibt beiden Seiten Sicherheit.
A written contract gives both sides security.
Typical collocations
A very common combination is 'geschriebene und ungeschriebene Regeln' (written and unwritten rules). Another fixed expression is 'das geschriebene Wort' (the written word), which refers to texts in general.
EXAMPLE
Respekt vor Älteren ist oft eine ungeschriebene Regel.
Respect for older people is often an unwritten rule.
Sentence structure
As an adjective, 'geschrieben' (written) is declined and placed before a noun. It can also stand as part of the predicate after verbs like 'sein' (to be), to describe the state or the manner of execution.
EXAMPLE
Ich bevorzuge eine geschriebene Zusammenfassung.
I prefer a written summary.
Compare with
geschrieben vs schriftlich
written
Both words can refer to a text. Schriftlich mainly describes the form of a message and is typically contrasted with mündlich. Geschrieben emphasizes that the specific text has already been put into written form and exists.
geschrieben
Die Bestätigung ist bereits geschrieben und kann jetzt verschickt werden.
The confirmation has already been written and can now be sent.
schriftlich
Die Bestätigung muss schriftlich erfolgen und darf nicht nur mündlich gegeben werden.
The confirmation must be provided in writing and may not be given only orally.
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