English–German
“envelope” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/kuˈveːɐ̯/
Example
Die Kuverts liegen auf dem Tisch.
The envelopes are on the table.
How to say “envelope” in German
“Envelope” in German is Kuvert.
A folded paper cover enclosing a letter before it travels or remains stored.
Example sentences with Kuvert
Er frankierte das Kuvert und warf es in den Briefkasten.
He stamped the envelope and put it in the mailbox.
Tips for using Kuvert
- In Austria and Switzerland, Kuvert is common in everyday usage, while Briefumschlag is often preferred in Germany.
Other German words for “envelope”
Er hat mehrere Briefumschläge in der Hand.
He is holding several envelopes in his hand.