schreib

Schreib is a German term that principally denotes an instruction to write. In everyday language, it is the imperative form of the verb schreiben in the second person singular, as in Schreib mir eine Nachricht. Grammatically, Schreib also represents the stem used in other conjugations of schreiben, for example ich schreibe, du schreibst, er schreibt. The form is casual and used with familiar address; the formal imperative is Schreiben Sie.

The form Schreib also appears as a base in many German compounds with the meaning related to writing. The prefix Schreib- is productive in words such as Schreibwaren (stationery), Schreibschrift (cursive writing), Schreibmaschine (typewriter), Schreibblock (notebook), and Schreibfläche. This prefix derives from the noun Schreiben, meaning the act of writing, and the verb schreiben, meaning to write.

Schreib can also be found as a surname in German-speaking regions. As a surname, Schreib is comparatively rare and is of German origin, typically connected to a historical association with writing or with an occupational name derived from Schreiben/Schreiber.

In addition, some contexts use Schreib as a component in place names or other proper nouns, though this is less common.

See also: Schreiben, Schreiber, Schreibwaren.