NOUN
Post/pɔʊ̯st/mail; post office; mail delivery
Post is a German noun that means mail, post office, or mail delivery. It is pronounced /pɔʊ̯st/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Posten".
Definitions
1.items and letters sent or delivered by post(mail)
a.written communications or parcels sent via postal service
Ich habe heute keine Post bekommen.—I did not get any mail today.
2.institution or building where mail is handled or delivered(organization/location)
a.post office
Die Post schließt um 18 Uhr.—The post office closes at 6 p.m.
3.the act or system of delivering letters and parcels(delivery/service)
a.postal service
Die Post kommt jeden Morgen um acht.—The mail is delivered every morning at eight.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Post | die Posten |
| Genitive | der Post | der Posten |
| Dative | der Post | den Posten |
| Accusative | die Post | die Posten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Post" mean in English?
- "Post" means mail, post office, or mail delivery. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Post"?
- "Post" is pronounced /pɔʊ̯st/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Post" der, die, or das?
- "Post" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Post"?
- The plural of "Post" is "Posten".
- What part of speech is "Post"?
- "Post" is a noun in German.
