noun
writer, author
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Schriftsteller (der) means 'writer' or 'author'. It denotes someone who writes fiction, non‑fiction or texts. Plural is identical: Schriftsteller. Regular masculine noun; genitive singular often des Schriftstellers. No irregular plural. Feminine form: Schriftstellerin. Use appropriate articles like der/die.
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Als bekannter Schriftsteller reist er oft zu Lesungen.
As a well-known author, he often travels to readings.
Der Verlag lobte den Schriftsteller, nachdem er das Manuskript abgegeben hatte, weil das Buch großes Potenzial zeigte.
The publisher praised the writer after he had submitted the manuscript because the book showed great potential.
Der Schriftsteller veröffentlichte seinen neuen Roman im Herbst.
The writer published his new novel in the fall.
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Picture a man signing copies of his novel with 'Schriftsteller' on the nameplate.
Think 'script' + 'steller' — someone who makes scripts (writer).
der = masculine: imagine a male author ('he') on the book cover next to the word 'der Schriftsteller'.
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Schriftsteller is the standard term for a (male) writer or author. The feminine form is Schriftstellerin. Plural is usually Schriftsteller.