der Briefumschlag, ¨-e
envelope
Eine Hülle aus Papier, in die man einen Brief steckt, um ihn zu verschicken.
The German word "Briefumschlag" is a noun that means "envelope". It is a compound word made up of "Brief" (meaning "letter") and "Umschlag" (meaning "cover" or "wrap"). Thus, "Briefumschlag" refers specifically to the cover used to enclose a letter for mailing or delivery.
Similar words in German include "Umschlag" (which can refer to any type of cover or wrapping), but "Briefumschlag" is specifically designated for letters. The term "Maxibriefumschlag" refers to a larger envelope designed for bigger documents. The primary difference lies in the specificity of "Briefumschlag" to letter envelopes, while "Umschlag" can be used for various types of coverings or enclosures.
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Examples
Der Briefumschlag ist gelb.noun
The envelope is yellow.
Ein Briefumschlag liegt auf dem Tisch.noun
An envelope lies on the table.
Der Briefumschlag ist noch ungeöffnet.noun
The envelope is still unopened.
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