Signification
To compose and author a literary work.
Contexte culturel
Germany has a massive self-publishing scene, but traditional publishing still holds the most prestige. Vienna has a rich literary cafe culture where many famous books were written. Switzerland is known for its high-quality book design and printing traditions. Exile literature (Exilliteratur) is a significant part of German history, where authors wrote books while fleeing the Nazi regime.
Use 'an' for the process
If you want to sound like a native speaker while you are in the middle of writing, say 'Ich schreibe an einem Buch'.
Watch the article
Always use 'ein' (neuter) for 'Buch'. Using 'einen' (masculine) is a very common mistake.
Signification
To compose and author a literary work.
Use 'an' for the process
If you want to sound like a native speaker while you are in the middle of writing, say 'Ich schreibe an einem Buch'.
Watch the article
Always use 'ein' (neuter) for 'Buch'. Using 'einen' (masculine) is a very common mistake.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb and the article.
Ich ______ gerade ______ {das|n} Buch.
The subject 'Ich' requires the verb form 'schreibe', and 'Buch' is neuter, so the accusative article is 'ein'.
Which sentence describes an ongoing process?
Wähle die richtige Option:
'An' + Dative indicates that the work is currently in progress.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Was hast du letztes Jahr gemacht? B: Ich habe ______ {das|n} Buch ______.
The Perfekt tense of 'schreiben' is 'habe geschrieben'.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesIch ______ gerade ______ {das|n} Buch.
The subject 'Ich' requires the verb form 'schreibe', and 'Buch' is neuter, so the accusative article is 'ein'.
Wähle die richtige Option:
'An' + Dative indicates that the work is currently in progress.
A: Was hast du letztes Jahr gemacht? B: Ich habe ______ {das|n} Buch ______.
The Perfekt tense of 'schreiben' is 'habe geschrieben'.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
3 questionsYes! 'Roman' is masculine, so it becomes 'einen Roman'. It is more specific than 'ein Buch'.
'Schreiben' is general and common. 'Verfassen' is formal and implies a structured, professional composition.
No, it is used for E-books, digital manuscripts, and even metaphorical 'books' of life.
Expressions liées
einen {der|m} Bestseller landen
builds onTo have a very successful book.
ein {das|n} Buch verfassen
synonymTo compose a book.
Autor sein
similarTo be an author.
