English–German

“post office” in German

German

AlsoPostamt

Pronunciation

IPA/pɔst/

Example

Ich gehe zur Post.

I'm going to the post office.

Illustration for Post (post office)

How to say “post office” in German

“Post office” in German is Post.

The local institution and building that connects senders with the postal network.

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

Example sentences with Post

Kann ich das Paket an der Post abholen?

Can I pick up the package at the post office?

Tips for using Post

  • German Post can mean either the post office or the postal service, while "Postamt" specifically names a post office.

Other German words for “post office”

Ich muss zum Postamt, um einen Brief aufzugeben.

I have to go to the post office to mail a letter.

“post office” in other languages