der Briefkasten, ¨-
mailbox
Ein kleiner Behälter an einem Haus oder an einer Tür, in den Postboten Schreiben und Sendungen legen.
The German word "Briefkasten" is a compound noun that comes from "Brief" (letter) and "Kasten" (box). The word "Briefkasten" translates to "mailbox" or "letterbox" in English and refers to a container where letters and small parcels are deposited for collection by the postal service.
Similar words in German include "Postkasten" (also meaning mailbox) and "Postfach" (post office box).
The difference between "Briefkasten" and "Postkasten" is mainly regional, with both terms being used interchangeably in everyday language. A "Postfach", however, is typically located inside a post office and is rented by an individual or organization to receive their mail separately from their physical address.
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Examples
Der Briefkasten ist voll.noun
The mailbox is full.
Im Briefkasten liegen viele Briefe.noun
There are many letters in the mailbox.
Ein Briefkasten hängt an der Hauswand.noun
There is a mailbox hanging on the house wall.
Ein Briefkasten steht vor dem Haus.noun
A mailbox stands in front of the house.
Beim Nachbarn ist der Briefkasten immer voll.noun
The neighbor's mailbox is always full.
Der Briefkasten wird regelmäßig geleert.noun
The mailbox is regularly emptied.
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