noun
das Porto, Porti
postage
Definition & meaning
The German word das Porto refers to the postage fee charged for sending letters, packages, or other items through the mail or a courier service.
- Postal charge: The primary meaning is the cost incurred to have a delivery service transport an item to a recipient.
- Context: It is commonly used in phrases like "Porto zahlen" (to pay postage) or "zuzüglich Porto" (plus postage).
Grammar & Word origin
- Grammar: It is a neuter noun (das Porto). The plural form is die Porti or, more commonly, die Portos.
- Origin: The word originates from the Italian word "porto" (meaning carriage or freight), which itself stems from the Latin "portare" (to carry). It entered the German language in the 17th century through commercial channels.
Synonyms & antonyms
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Examples
Das Porto für diesen Brief beträgt 1 Euro.noun
The postage for this letter is 1 euro.
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