Translation of German word "Brief" to English
derBrief
/bʁiːf/
Meaning
NounMasculine noun meaning 'letter / postal written correspondence'.
How to use
The masculine noun Brief ('letter') declines regularly (plural Briefe).
🇬🇧 English
letter / written correspondence
Example
Ich schreibe einen Brief an meine Mutter.
I am writing a letter to my mother.
Meine Schwester hat einen Brief von ihrem Freund.
My sister has a letter from her friend.
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Common phrases
- einen Brief schreiben— to write a letter
- einen Brief schicken— to send a letter
- Briefkasten— mailbox / postbox (related compound)
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The German word "der Brief" is defined as: "Masculine noun meaning 'letter / postal written correspondence'."
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The German word "der Brief" means "letter / written correspondence" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ich schreibe einen Brief an meine Mutter." (which translates as "I am writing a letter to my mother.").
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