Letter

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German

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈlɛtɐ/
  • (file)

Noun

Letter f (genitive Letter, plural Lettern)

  1. (rare) a letter (character)
  2. a type in typesetting
    der Buchdruck mit beweglichen Lettern
  3. large or decorated letter as used for book covers, headlines, signs, and inscriptions
    An der Tür prangte in goldenen Lettern sein Name.
    His name was emblazoned on the door in golden letters.

Declension

Synonyms

References

  • Johann Christoph Adelung: Grammatisch-kritisches Wörterbuch der Hochdeutschen Mundart, Band 2. Leipzig, 1796, S.2035, Stichwort Letter. (bei woerterbuchnetz.de, bei zeno.org)
  • Letter” in Duden online
  • Letter” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache

Hunsrik

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈletɐ/

Noun

Letter n

  1. leather

Further reading

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