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Absender

sender (email)

noun AP-zen-der Rare
Communication Technology

Also means

return address

Usage Note

Absender means the sender of an email or letter. In email clients the Absenderadresse (sender address) is displayed prominently. Checking the Absender is important for spotting phishing emails.

Examples

"Der Absender dieser E-Mail ist mir unbekannt."

Natural Translation

I don't know the sender of this email.

Literal Translation

The sender of this email is to me unknown.

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