Umschlag
derNounenvelope; cover; turnover (business)
English translations
- 01
envelope
- 02
cover
- 03
flap
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein flaches Behältnis aus Papier oder Pappe, das zum Versenden von Briefen oder Dokumenten verwendet wird.
- English meaning
- Envelope
- Synonym
- Briefumschlag, Hülle
- German example
- Ich steckte den Brief in einen Umschlag.
- English example
- I put the letter in an envelope.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Umschlag
- Plural Form
- die Umschläge
Related words
- Schutzumschlag
protective cover
- Rundumschlag
broadside
- Rundumschlag
sweeping attack
- Schutzumschlag
dust jacket
- umschlagen
Change suddenly, wrap
- Umschlagplatz
Transshipment point
- Rückumschlag
Return envelope
- Rundumschlag
Comprehensive strike
- Briefumschlag
Envelope
- Schutzumschlag
A dust jacket is a paper cover placed around a bound book to protect it from damage and often also contains information about the content or the author.
- Falz
A folded edge on a sheet of metal or paper.
- Hülle
Case
- Hafenbecken
Harbor basin
- Titelseite
Title page
- Klappentext
Blurb
- Güterbahnhof
freight yard
- Stulpe
Cuff, wrist warmer
- Numisbrief
A numismatic cover is a special envelope containing one or more collector coins, often thematically related to the letter.
- verdrucken
to misprint
- Faktorei
Trading post, factory
- Seehafen
Seaport
- Kuvert
Envelope
- Postkarte
A postcard is a rectangular card that is sent by mail without an envelope, often having a picture on one side and space for a short message and address on the other.
- schlitzen
to slit
- Karawanserei
Caravanserai
- Kleberand
Glue edge
- Wickel
Wrap
- Ganzsache
Postal stationery
- Frachtflughafen
Cargo airport
- zukleben
To seal with glue
- Brieföffner
Letter opener
- aufkrempeln
To roll up (sleeves), to tackle
- gummieren
To gum, to rubberize
- Brief
Letter
- Cover
cover
- Kompresse
Compress
- krempeln
To roll up
Example sentences with “Umschlag”
Ich brauche einen Umschlag für den Brief. (I need an envelope for the letter.)
Frequently asked questions
What are the different meanings of Umschlag?
It can mean an envelope (Briefumschlag), a book cover, or business turnover (Warenumschlag).