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spelling noun

  /ˈspɛlɪŋ/
  • (countable) A specific spelling of a word.
Schreibweise, Schreibung
  • (uncountable) The manner of spelling of words; correct spelling.
Rechtschreibung, Orthografie
  • (uncountable) The act, practice, ability, or subject of forming words with letters, or of reading the letters of words; orthography.
Rechtschreibung, Buchstabieren, Orthografie

spell verb

  /spɛl/
  • (intransitive, transitive, sometimes with “out”) To write or say the letters that form a word or part of a word. [from 16th c.]
buchstabieren, schreiben, bilden, ergeben
  • (transitive, figuratively, with “out”) To clarify; to explain in detail. [from 20th c.]
auf gut Deutsch gesagt, entziffern, klarmachen
  • (transitive) To indicate that (some event) will occur; typically followed by a single-word noun. [from 19th c.]
bedeuten, vorhersagen
  • (transitive) Of letters: to compose (a word). [from 19th c.]
bilden, ergeben, buchstabieren

spell noun

  /spɛl/
  • A magical effect or influence induced by an incantation or formula. [from 16th c.]
Zauber, Zauberformel, Zauberspruch, Zauberwort

spell verb

  /spɛl/
  • To put under the influence of a spell; to affect by a spell; to bewitch; to fascinate; to charm.
verzaubern

spell verb

  /spɛl/
  • (transitive) To work in place of (someone).
abwechseln, vertreten

spell noun

  /spɛl/
  • (colloquial) An indefinite period of time (usually with a qualifier); by extension, a relatively short distance. [from 18th c.]
Weilchen, Weile, Zeitdauer, kurze Periode
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