die Literatur
/lɪtəraˈtuːr/ noun · feminine B1- literature (written works collectively, often about a certain topic, in a certain language etc.) · In der älteren biologischen Literatur wurden diese Begriffe nicht streng geschieden. In the older biological literature, these terms were not distinguished strictly.· Die altsyrische Literatur ist hauptsächlich kirchlichen Inhalts. Syriac literature is of mainly ecclesiastical content.
- the works consulted by an author, especially a scientist, as resources for a given text
- written fiction and poetry, especially that deemed of high cultural value · Literaturgeschichte history of literature
Genitive der Literatur · Plural die Literaturen
Noun forms
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Literatur | die Literaturen |
| Accusative | die Literatur | die Literaturen |
| Dative | der Literatur | den Literaturen |
| Genitive | der Literatur | der Literaturen |
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