Orthografie Glossary of terms

Orthografie is the set of rules that regulate the correct writing of words in German.

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Detailed Explanation

German orthography covers various aspects, such as the capitalization of nouns, the correct division of words, the use of the Umlaut and the ß (eszett). It also includes specific rules for punctuation and the writing of numbers.

The spelling reform of 1996 introduced significant changes, simplifying some rules and standardizing writing in German-speaking countries.

Usage examples of "Orthografie"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Fluss fließt durch die Stadt.Correct use of 'ss' instead of 'ß' after a short vowel.
  2. Ich weiß nicht, ob das stimmt.Correct use of 'ß' after a long vowel or diphthong.
  3. Die Ärztin arbeitet im Krankenhaus.Correct use of capitalization for a noun and the Umlaut.
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