NOUN

Frachtbrief/ˈfʁaxtˌbʁiːf/waybill; consignment note; bill of lading

Frachtbrief is a German noun that means waybill, consignment note, or bill of lading. It is pronounced /ˈfʁaxtˌbʁiːf/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Frachtbriefe".

Definitions

1.document listing goods for transport and contractual terms(transportation, commerce)

a.waybill issued by a carrier as proof of cargo for shipment

Der Lkw-Fahrer musste den Frachtbrief an der Grenze vorzeigen.The truck driver had to present the waybill at the border.

b.bill of lading as legal acknowledgment of receipt of goods for shipping

Ohne Frachtbrief darf das Schiff den Hafen nicht verlassen.Without a bill of lading, the ship is not allowed to leave the port.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Frachtbriefdie Frachtbriefe
Genitivedes Frachtbriefesder Frachtbriefe
Dativedem Frachtbriefden Frachtbriefen
Accusativeden Frachtbriefdie Frachtbriefe

Frequently asked questions

What does "Frachtbrief" mean in English?
"Frachtbrief" means waybill, consignment note, or bill of lading. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Frachtbrief"?
"Frachtbrief" is pronounced /ˈfʁaxtˌbʁiːf/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Frachtbrief" der, die, or das?
"Frachtbrief" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Frachtbrief"?
The plural of "Frachtbrief" is "Frachtbriefe".
What part of speech is "Frachtbrief"?
"Frachtbrief" is a noun in German.

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