Brief
derNounkurz; der Brief
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein Kurzvokal ist ein Vokal, der kurz ausgesprochen wird.
- English meaning
- A short vowel is a vowel that is pronounced briefly.
- Synonym
- gespannter Vokal
- German example
- Das 'i' in 'bin' ist ein Kurzvokal.
- English example
- The 'i' in 'bin' is a short vowel.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Kurzvokal
- Plural Form
- die Kurzvokale
Related words
- kurz
brief
- flüchtig
brief
- prägnant
brief
- Ablassbrief
indulgence
- Beylage
Beylage is an archaic word for an enclosure or attachment to a document or letter.
- Postlagerkarte
Postal storage card
- Liebschaft
affair, romance
- Briefträgerin
Mail carrier (female)
- Billetdoux
Love letter
- Leserbriefspalte
Letters to the editor section
- Leserbrief
letter to the editor
- Klebefilm
adhesive tape
- Spezialgeschäft
Specialty shop
- sammeln
to collect
- tippen
To type
- erhalten
To receive
- pausen
To pause
- blinzeln
To blink means to briefly close and open your eyes.
- perforieren
Perforate
- zurückschreiben
To reply
- schnuppern
To sniff means to inhale briefly and repeatedly through the nose in order to smell something.
- zerreißen
To tear up
- anwärmen
Warm up
- anbraten
to sear
- knüllen
To crumple something into an irregular shape, often paper or fabric.
- sich blicken lassen
To show one's face means to briefly appear, often unexpectedly or after a long absence.
- beyfügen
Beyfügen is an archaic form of beifügen, which means to add or enclose.
- empfahen
To receive
- ansammeln
Accumulate
- gummieren
To gum, to rubberize
- rar
Rare
- maschinenschriftlich
Typewritten
- briefadelig
ennobled by patent
- diaphasisch
Diaphasic
- philatelistisch
Philatelic
- schreibfaul
Reluctant to write
- beygegeben
enclosed
- Bote
A messenger is a person who delivers a message or a package.
- Sekretär
A 'secretary' is a person who performs administrative tasks in an office, such as managing appointments, writing letters, and organizing documents.
- Briefwaage
A letter scale is a device for weighing letters to determine the correct postage.
- Sammlung
Collection
- Kollektion
Collection
- Portmonee
Wallet
- Geldbeutel
A wallet is a small pouch or case for holding money and cards.
- Geldbörse
wallet
- Portemonnaie
wallet
- Umschlag
Envelope
- Briefbombe
A letter bomb is an explosive device concealed in a letter or package that explodes upon opening.
- Steckenpferd
A hobbyhorse is a favorite pastime or hobby that one pursues with passion.
- Kuvert
Envelope
- Sammler
Collector
- Portefeuille
Wallet
Example sentences with “Brief”
Keep it brief. (Fasse dich kurz.)
Frequently asked questions
Wait, does 'Brief' mean letter?
Yes, 'der Brief' is a letter, while the adjective 'brief' is 'kurz'.