A2Vocabulary

Brief

letter

In German

Brief

bʁiːf

Don't Get Confused!

Looks like
brief
In English means: "short in duration; concise"
Actually means
Brief
letter
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Memory TipA 'Brief' (letter) might be 'brief' (kurz), but the words are false friends!

Example Sentences

  1. 1

    Ich habe einen Brief von meiner Freundin erhalten.

    I received a letter from my friend.

  2. 2

    Schreibst du mir einen Brief?

    Will you write me a letter?

FAQ

How do you say "letter" in German?

"letter" in German is "Brief" (bʁiːf). Example: Ich habe einen Brief von meiner Freundin erhalten..

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