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Der Schriftsteller
Derived from 'Schrift' (script) and 'stellen' (to place), it literally means someone who sets down writing. The female form is 'die Schriftstellerin'.
Examples in context
Der Schriftsteller arbeitet an seinem neuen Buch.
The writer is working on his new book.
Welcher deutsche Schriftsteller gefällt dir am besten?
Which German writer do you like best?
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