der Brief, -e
B2letter (sent via post)
- English meaning
- letter (sent via post)
- Gender
- der — masculine
- Plural
- die Briefe
- CEFR level
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Brief, -e in a sentence
Ich schreibe einen Brief an meine Großmutter.
I am writing a letter to my grandmother.
Declension of der Brief, -e
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Brief, -e | die Briefe |
| Accusative | den Brief | die Briefe |
| Dative | dem Brief | den Briefen |
| Genitive | des Briefes | der Briefe |
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Questions about Brief, -e
Is it der, die or das Brief, -e?
It is der Brief, -e — Brief, -e is masculine. In the plural it becomes die Briefe.
What is the plural of Brief, -e?
The plural of der Brief, -e is die Briefe.
What is the genitive of Brief, -e?
The genitive singular is des Briefes. The dative plural is den Briefen.
What does Brief, -e mean in English?
der Brief, -e means "letter (sent via post)". For example: "Ich schreibe einen Brief an meine Großmutter." — "I am writing a letter to my grandmother."
What level is Brief, -e in German?
Brief, -e is a B2 word — b2 — upper-intermediate. It belongs to the email & letters vocabulary.
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