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Das schwarze Brett

A bulletin board, notice board (for announcements, job postings, etc.)

In German

Das schwarze Brett

das shvarts-e bret

Literal Translation

The black board

Meaning

A bulletin board, notice board (for announcements, job postings, etc.).

Equivalent:"Bulletin board"

Origin:Refers to a board, often painted black, used for posting notices, announcements, or messages. The 'black' might simply refer to the color of the board, making the text stand out.

Example Sentences

1
Ich habe die Ankündigung am schwarzen Brett gesehen.
I saw the announcement on the bulletin board (black board).
2
Häng deine Anzeige ans schwarze Brett, vielleicht findet sich jemand.
Hang your advertisement on the bulletin board (black board); maybe someone will be found.

FAQ

How do you say "A bulletin board, notice board (for announcements, job postings, etc.)" in German?

"A bulletin board, notice board (for announcements, job postings, etc.)" in German is "Das schwarze Brett" (das shvarts-e bret). Example: Ich habe die Ankündigung am schwarzen Brett gesehen..

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der blau-e pla-net

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Etwas durch die rosarote Brille sehen

et-vas durkh di ro-za-ro-te bril-le ze-en

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Graue Theorie

grau-e te-o-ri

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ai-ne vai-se ves-te ha-ben