scribe

skraɪb
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Translation of scribe from English into Dutch,

Noun

1.

modern usage

Dated
writer or journalist
Dated
  • She worked as a scribe for a major newspaper.Ze werkte als journalist voor een grote krant
2.

historical writing

person who writes documents by hand professionally
schrijver mschrijfklerk
  • The scribe carefully copied the ancient manuscript.De schrijver kopieerde zorgvuldig het oude manuscript.
3.

religious scholar

Dated
recognized scholar and teacher of Jewish law
Dated
schriftgeleerde
  • The scribe explained the ancient texts to the students.De schriftgeleerde legde de oude teksten uit aan de studenten.

Verb

tr./intr.
1.

writing

Dated
write or record information
Dated
  • She scribed the details in her notebook.Ze noteerde de details in haar notitieboekje.
2.

engraving

Rare
engrave or inscribe text or designs
Rare
  • He scribed his name on the metal plate.Hij graveerde zijn naam op de metalen plaat.
3.

carpentry

TECH.
cut to fit an irregular surface
TECH.
  • They scribed the baseboard to fit the uneven floor.Ze schreven de plint om op de ongelijke vloer te passen.
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Synonyms and analogies of scribe in English

Examples of scribe in a sentence

  • As a scribe, he covered many important stories.
  • The scribe's work was crucial in preserving history.
  • In medieval times, a scribe was highly respected.
  • The scribe recorded the events meticulously.
  • A respected scribe taught the community about the laws.
  • He scribed the ancient text onto parchment.

Translations of "scribe" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
schrijvernm.

The manuscript was elaborately copied by the scribe to prevent mistakes.

Het manuscript werd door de schrijver zeer nauwkeurig overgeschreven om fouten te voorkomen.

klerknm.

You are a scribe, nothing more.

Jij bent een klerk, niets meer.

kopiistnm.

The scribe capable of solving this problem is a company of scribes localized in the offices of the targets.

De kopiist die in staat is dat probleem op te lossen, is een heel bedrijf van kopiisten die gelokaliseerd zijn in de kantoren waar de doeltaal wordt gesproken.

Verb
schrijvenv.

To become a good scribe, one must observe carefully and write precisely.

Om een goede verslaggever te worden, moet je scherp observeren en heel precies schrijven.

noterenv.

I can scribe, if you like.

Ik kan noteren, als je wilt.

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scribe: Examples and translations in context

Then go and find a scribe... and bring him to me.

Ga dan een schrijver zoeken en breng die bij me.

The scribe insists that all is dependent upon you, my queen.

De schrijver benadrukte dat alles van u afhangt, hoogheid.

Under someone's vigilant eye, the scribe copied the decree without altering a single word.

Onder iemands waakzaam oog kopieerde de schrijver het decreet zonder één woord te veranderen.

The term is often used interchangeably with secretary or scribe.

De term wordt vaak synoniem gebruikt met schrijver of journalist.

Next time, we enlist the aid of a very talented scribe...

Volgende keer roepen we de hulp in van een erg getalenteerde schrijver...

The heroic young scribe who rescues her by killing the demon.

De heldhaftige jonge schrijver die haar redt door het doden van de demon.

Then go and find a scribe... and bring him to me.

Ga dan een schrijver zoeken en breng die bij me.

And now with that bit of business out of the way, let me share this document with your scribe.

En nu dat geregeld is, geef ik dit document aan jullie klerk.

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