Translation of German word "buchstabieren" to English
buchstabieren
Meaning
VerbVerb meaning 'to spell (a word) out letter by letter'.
How to use
buchstabieren ('to spell') — verb. Wie buchstabiert man das? — How do you spell that? Können Sie Ihren Namen buchstabieren? — Can you spell your name?
🇬🇧 English
to spell
Example
Können Sie Ihren Namen buchstabieren?
Can you spell your name?
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Common phrases
- Wie buchstabiert man das?— How do you spell that?
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What is the definition of the German word "buchstabieren"?▼
The German word "buchstabieren" is defined as: "Verb meaning 'to spell (a word) out letter by letter'."
What does the German word "buchstabieren" mean?▼
The German word "buchstabieren" means "to spell" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Können Sie Ihren Namen buchstabieren?" (which translates as "Can you spell your name?").
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