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The set of rules that determine how words in a language are written correctly. It includes the spelling of letters, capitalization, and punctuation.
Seit der Reform hat sich die deutsche Rechtschreibung in einigen Punkten geändert.
Since the reform, German spelling has changed in some respects.
The word is made up of 'recht' and 'Schreibung'. Here, 'recht' means 'right' or 'correct'. So literally, it is about the 'correct writing'.
Eine korrekte Rechtschreibung ist in Bewerbungen sehr wichtig.
Correct spelling is very important in job applications.
In connection with 'Rechtschreibung' (spelling), the verbs 'achten auf' (to pay attention to), 'prüfen' (to check), 'verbessern' (to improve), and 'beherrschen' (to master) are often used.
Bitte achte beim Schreiben auf die Rechtschreibung.
Please pay attention to spelling when writing.
'Rechtschreibung' (spelling) is often specified more closely with adjectives such as 'deutsch' (German), 'neu' (new), 'alt' (old), 'korrekt' (correct), or 'falsch' (incorrect).
Die neue deutsche Rechtschreibung ist für viele eine Herausforderung.
The new German spelling is a challenge for many people.
grammar
'die Grammatik' and 'die Rechtschreibung' both belong to the rules of a language. They can easily be confused because both are important when writing and learning. However, 'Grammatik' means how words fit together in a sentence, for example verb forms, cases, or sentence structure. 'Rechtschreibung' means how to write words correctly, for example capitalization or commas. If a sentence is built incorrectly, it is about grammar. If a word is spelled incorrectly, it is about spelling.
Vor der Abgabe kontrolliert Tom die Rechtschreibung seines Textes.
Before handing it in, Tom checks the spelling of his text.
Lena prüft in ihrer E-Mail, ob die Grammatik richtig ist.
Lena checks whether the grammar in her email is correct.