English–German

“letter” in German

German

AlsoBuchstabe

Pronunciation

IPA/bʁiːf/

Example

Ich habe viele Briefe im Briefkasten gefunden.

I found many letters in the mailbox.

Illustration for Brief (letter)

How to say “letter” in German

“Letter” in German is Brief.

A written message folded or enclosed for delivery from one person to another, often through the mail.

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

Example sentences with Brief

Er öffnete den Brief und las ihn laut vor.

He opened the letter and read it aloud.

Tips for using Brief

  • Brief is masculine, so the forms are der Brief, einen Brief, and die Briefe, not an English-style plural Briefs.

Other German words for “letter”

Kannst du den zweiten Buchstaben nennen?

Can you name the second letter?

“letter” in other languages