noun
female author
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Autorin is the feminine noun for a female author or writer. Gendered form of Autor, formed with -in; plural Autorinnen. Declension: die Autorin (sing.), die Autorinnen (pl.). Used specifically for women; neutral alternatives include Autor or Schriftstellerin depending on style. Regular declension.
Examples
Wer ist die Autorin dieses Buches?
Who is the author of this book?
Der Vertrag mit der Autorin wurde verlängert, obwohl sie in letzter Zeit weniger schrieb.
The contract with the (female) author was extended, although she had been writing less recently.
Die Autorin arbeitet gerade an ihrem neuen Roman.
The female author is currently working on her new novel.
Details
Mnemonics
Picture a woman signing copies of her book with a nameplate that reads 'Autorin'.
Sounds like 'author + in' — imagine adding '-in' to make it female.
Die Autorin — 'die' indicates feminine; imagine a diva (die) on stage writing books.
Notes
Autorin specifically denotes a female author. The neutral or generic term is Autor (can refer to any gender).