Letter
See also: letter
German
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈlɛtɐ/
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Noun
Letter f (genitive Letter, plural Lettern)
- (rare) a letter (character)
- a type in typesetting
- der Buchdruck mit beweglichen Lettern
- 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
- letter (character): Buchstabe
- Litera, Litter (maybe dated)
- Druckbuchstabe, Druckletter, Drucktype, Type
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/
Further reading
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