NOUN
Brief/bʁiːf/letter; epistle
Brief is a German noun that means letter or epistle. It is pronounced /bʁiːf/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Briefe".
Definitions
1.written message on paper, usually sent by post(written communication)
a.private or business message sent to a person or organization
Ich habe gestern einen langen Brief von meiner Freundin bekommen.—I received a long letter from my (female) friend yesterday.
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 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.
