Brief
letter
A masculine noun (der Brief) meaning 'letter' (postal). Plural: Briefe. Still widely used despite email: 'einen Brief schreiben' (to write a letter).
| Article | Plural | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| der Brief | die Briefe | /bʁiːf/ |
Example Sentences
Ich habe einen Brief bekommen.
I received a letter.
Sie schreibt einen Brief an ihre Mutter.
She's writing a letter to her mother.
Der Brief kam gestern an.
The letter arrived yesterday.
Compound Words
Briefkasten (der) — mailbox
Briefmarke (die) — stamp
Common Mistakes
Confusing 'Brief' with English 'brief'
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