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Großschreibung

capitalisation

noun GROHS-shrai-bung Rare
Communication Writing

Usage Note

Großschreibung is the use of capital letters and is a hallmark of German, where all nouns are capitalised. It contrasts with Kleinschreibung. The plural Großschreibungen is uncommon.

Examples

"Die Großschreibung der Nomen ist im Deutschen Pflicht."

Natural Translation

Capitalising nouns is obligatory in German.

Literal Translation

The capitalisation of-the nouns is in-the German duty.

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