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Briefkasten

letterbox, post box

noun BREEF-kas-ten Rare

Usage Note

Briefkasten is the letterbox at a property's entrance or in the communal hallway. In multi-unit buildings, each flat has its own Briefkasten with a nameplate. Den Briefkasten leeren = to collect the post.

Examples

"Der Briefkasten war voll mit Werbepost."

Natural Translation

The letterbox was full of advertising mail.

Literal Translation

The letterbox was full with advertising-post.

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