die Briefmarke, -n
stamp
Ein kleines Papierstück mit einem Wertzeichen, das man auf einen Umschlag oder eine Karte klebt, damit die Post zugestellt wird.
The German word "Briefmarke" is a compound noun made up of "Brief," which means "letter," and "Marke," which means "mark" or "stamp." Thus, "Briefmarke" translates to "postage stamp." The word refers to the adhesive stamp attached to mail as proof of payment for postal services.
There are no exact synonyms for "Briefmarke" in the strict sense, as it pertains specifically to postage stamps. However, related terms might include "Postwertzeichen," which is a more formal term for any kind of postal value mark, including stamps.
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Examples
Eine Briefmarke kostet heutzutage 80 Cent.noun
A stamp costs 80 cents nowadays.
Eine Briefmarke kostet heutzutage mehr als früher.noun
A stamp costs more these days than it used to.
Auf dem Umschlag klebt eine Briefmarke.noun
There is a stamp on the envelope.
Er hat eine seltene Briefmarke in seiner Sammlung.noun
He has a rare stamp in his collection.
Philipp legt die Briefmarke auf den Tisch.noun
Philipp puts the stamp on the table.
Mein Freund zeigt mir seine schöne Briefmarke.noun
My friend shows me his beautiful stamp.
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