Category: Common VerbsPart of speech: verbDifficulty: Common
Skrive
/Skrive/Roman
English meaning: To write
Definition
To form letters or words on paper or a screen.
Example
“Skriv dit navn her, tak.”
In English: “Write your name here, please.”
Another example: “Han skrev et langt brev til sin mor.”
Usage — When, Where & How
The neutral verb for writing; used in everyday, educational and professional contexts, from texting to authoring.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
'Skrive' originates from the Old Norse 'skrifa,' which also means to write. This verb has remained stable in its meaning throughout history.
Common Collocations
- skrive en e-mail
- skrive under
- skrive en bog
- skrive sammen
- skrive ned
Word Forms
at skrive; nutid: skriver; datid: skrev; tillægsform: skrevet
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