German word

Briefumschlag

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbʁiːfʊmˌʃlaːk/

Meaning

  • masculine nounenvelope

Example

Er hat mehrere Briefumschläge in der Hand.

He is holding several envelopes in his hand.

Illustration for Briefumschlag (envelope)

More examples

Sie hat den Briefumschlag sorgfältig beschriftet.

She carefully addressed the envelope.

Core concept

A folded paper cover holds a letter and closes around it for handling or mailing.

Common phrases

  • einen Briefumschlag beschriften

    address an envelope

  • einen Briefumschlag frankieren

    stamp an envelope

  • einen Briefumschlag einwerfen

    drop an envelope in the mailbox

Similar words

Umschlag: A paper envelope for sending letters or documents.
Kuvert: A long, narrow envelope commonly used for invitations or official papers.

Definition in German

Ein meist aus Papier hergestelltes Behältnis, in das ein Brief gelegt und verschlossen wird.

Word origin

The compound combines Brief, meaning 'letter', with Umschlag, a covering or wrapper formed from umschlagen, 'to fold or turn around'.

Usage tips

  • Briefumschlag is masculine, so the singular article is der and the plural is die Briefumschläge.

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