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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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'die Rechtschreibung' and 'die Schreibung' are very close in meaning, but they are used differently. 'die Rechtschreibung' means the rules for how to write words correctly. The word is very common in everyday life and at school. 'die Schreibung' means the specific way a word is written, or the orthography in a particular case. It sounds somewhat more technical and often appears when talking about individual words or forms. Learners may confuse the words because both concern correct writing. For general rules, 'Rechtschreibung' is more natural; for the exact form of a word, 'Schreibung' can fit.
Die Schreibung des Fremdwortes steht im Duden.
The spelling of the foreign word is listed in the Duden dictionary.
Tim übt nach dem Unterricht die Rechtschreibung für den Test.
After class, Tim practices spelling for the test.