English–German

“letter to the editor” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈleːzɐˌbʁiːf/

Example

Eine Leserin schrieb einen Leserbrief an die Zeitung.

A female reader wrote a letter to the editor of the newspaper.

Illustration for Leserbrief (letter to the editor)

How to say “letter to the editor” in German

“Letter to the editor” in German is Leserbrief.

A reader's own note joining a newspaper's public conversation.

Full entry for Leserbrief: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Leserbrief

Nachdem der Beitrag erschienen war, sandte sie einen Leserbrief an die Redaktion.

After the article had appeared, she sent the editorial office a letter to the editor.

Tips for using Leserbrief

  • Leserbrief is masculine, so the phrase 'a letter to the editor' is ein Leserbrief, not eine Leserbrief.

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