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Dies sind Briefe, Karten oder Pakete, die von einer offiziellen Stelle gesammelt, transportiert und an Personen oder Firmen zugestellt werden.
The German noun "Post" has multiple meanings, corresponding to different English terms:
- "Mail" or "postal service" - Referring to the system or organization for transporting letters and parcels.
- "Post office" - Referring to the building or outlet where postal services are provided.
The word originates from the historical term for stations or relays where horses or messengers were exchanged during mail delivery or transportation across long distances.
A similar word in German would be "Briefpost," relating specifically to letter mail. "Post" can also resemble the English word "post" when it comes to forums or online posts in social media or websites.
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Examples
Ich gehe zur Post, um mein Paket abzuholen.noun
I am going to the post office to pick up my package.
Meine Post kam heute Morgen an.noun
My mail arrived this morning.
Meine Post wird heute Nachmittag geliefert.noun
My mail will be delivered this afternoon.
Gestern hat der Postbote die Post früh geliefert.noun
Yesterday the postman delivered the post early.
Seine Post ist heute angekommen.noun
His mail (Post) arrived today.
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