die Mailbox, -es
mailbox · voicemail
Ein Behälter oder Ort, an dem Briefe und Nachrichten gesammelt oder empfangen werden.
The German word "Mailbox" is a noun borrowed from English, and it primarily refers to a physical postbox used for receiving mail or, in a more modern context, it can refer to an electronic inbox for email. In terms of its meaning, it is often used to describe systems such as voicemail or electronic mailboxes that store messages until they're retrieved.
Words with similar meanings include "Postfach" (mailbox or P.O. box for physical mail) and "E-Mail-Postfach" (email inbox).
The difference lies primarily in context: "Mailbox" can refer to both physical and electronic forms, while "Postfach" typically refers specifically to physical mail. Additionally, "E-Mail-Postfach" exclusively denotes an online email inbox.
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Examples
Deine Mailbox ist voll.noun
Your mailbox is full.
Die Mailbox nimmt keine neuen Nachrichten mehr auf.noun
The mailbox no longer accepts any new messages.
Ich hinterlasse dir eine Nachricht auf der Mailbox.noun
I will leave you a message on the voicemail.
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