shorthand Kurzschrift

Kurzschrift

shorthand = Kurzschrift

Pronunciation =  shorthand

Pronunciation in German = Kurzschrift

shorthand in German: Kurzschrift

Part of speechnoun 

Definition in English: a method of rapid writing by means of abbreviations and symbols, used especially for taking dictation. The major systems of shorthand currently in use are those devised in 1837 by Sir Isaac Pitman and (in the US) in 1888 by John R. Gregg (1867–1948). 

Definition in German: eine Methode des schnellen Schreibens mittels Abkürzungen und Symbolen, die speziell zum Diktieren verwendet wird. Die wichtigsten derzeit verwendeten Abkürzungssysteme sind die 1837 von Sir Isaac Pitman und (in den USA) 1888 von John R. Gregg (1867–1948) entwickelten.

Examples in English:

  • During exams students take shorthand notes from teachers.

Examples in German:

  • Während der Prüfungen machen die Schüler Kurzschriftnotizen von den Lehrern.

Synonyms of shorthand

Synonyms in German Stenografie
Synonyms in English calligraphy, script

Antonyms of shorthand

Antonyms in German NA
Antonyms in English NA

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