NOUN
Brief/bʁiːf/letter (written message); epistle
Brief is a German noun that means letter (written message) or epistle. It is pronounced /bʁiːf/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Briefe".
Definitions
1.written message sent by mail or other means(written communication)
a.private or official written message to a person or organization
Ich habe gestern einen Brief von meiner Freundin bekommen.—I received a letter from my girlfriend yesterday.
2.formal written document (especially in literature, law, or history)(formal writing)
a.epistle or official document
Der Brief des Königs wurde verlesen.—The king's letter was read aloud.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Brief | die Briefe |
| Genitive | des Briefs | der Briefe |
| Dative | dem Brief | den Briefen |
| Accusative | den Brief | die Briefe |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Brief" mean in English?
- "Brief" means letter (written message) or epistle. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Brief"?
- "Brief" is pronounced /bʁiːf/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Brief" der, die, or das?
- "Brief" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Brief"?
- The plural of "Brief" is "Briefe".
- What part of speech is "Brief"?
- "Brief" is a noun in German.
