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The way in which a word or language is correctly written according to the rules of spelling; orthography.
Die korrekte Schreibung dieses Fremdwortes ist für viele schwierig.
The correct spelling of this foreign word is difficult for many people.
The word derives directly from the verb 'schreiben' (to write). The ending '-ung' forms a feminine noun, which here denotes the result or manner of writing.
Die Schreibung von Fachbegriffen kann man im Wörterbuch nachschlagen.
You can look up the spelling of technical terms in the dictionary.
'Schreibung' (spelling) is the formal and technical term for orthography. It is used mainly in school, in linguistics, or in official texts about spelling.
Die Kommission hat eine Änderung der offiziellen Schreibung empfohlen.
The commission recommended a change to the official spelling.
Very often, a genitive or 'von' + dative is used to indicate whose or which spelling is meant. The pattern is 'die Schreibung + genitive' or 'die Schreibung + von + dative'.
Die Schreibung seines Namens ist ungewöhnlich.
The spelling of his name is unusual.
Common adjectives used with 'Schreibung' (spelling) are 'korrekt' (correct), 'falsch' (incorrect), 'alt' (old), and 'neu' (new). The latter two often refer to spelling reforms.
Nach der neuen Schreibung wird das Wort anders geschrieben.
According to the new spelling, the word is written differently.
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Both words can refer to how something is written correctly. “Die Rechtschreibung” refers more to the system of rules and standards, while “die Schreibung” names the specific written form. When the focus is on the applicable rules, “Rechtschreibung” is appropriate; when it is on the form, “Schreibung” is appropriate.
Die Schreibung des Ortsnamens hat sich im Laufe der Zeit verändert.
The spelling of the place name has changed over time.
Die Rechtschreibung legt fest, wann ein Wort großgeschrieben wird.
Spelling rules determine when a word is capitalized.
