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Briefumschläge

envelopes

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dieBriefumschlägef
Meaning of Briefumschläge

paper covers for letters

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German/ˈbʁiːfˌʊmʃlɛːɡə/
envelopes
Briefumschläge - envelopes
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What's the difference between Briefumschläge / Umschläge / Kuverts / Hüllen / Umschlag / Briefumschlag

🇩🇪German
Briefumschläge

envelopes — paper covers for letters

A1Often
U
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Umschläge

General word for envelopes; it can also mean covers or wrappings in other contexts.

A1Very Often

Bitte leg die Briefe in die Umschläge.

Пожалуйста, положи письма в конверты.

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Kuverts

Same as envelopes, but sounds a bit more bookish or European; often used in stationery or commerce.

A1Often

Für die Einladung brauchen wir noch zehn Kuverts.

Для приглашения нам ещё нужны десять конвертов.

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Hüllen

A broader word meaning covers, sleeves, or cases. Used for letters less precisely than Briefumschläge.

A1Often

Die Karten liegen in einer Hülle aus Papier.

Карточки лежат в бумажной обложке.

U
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Umschlag

Singular of Umschläge; can mean one envelope, but also a cover or wrapping in other senses.

A1Very Often

Der Brief liegt in einem Umschlag.

Письмо лежит в одном конверте.

B
🇩🇪German
Briefumschlag

The most exact word for a letter envelope; it emphasizes that it is specifically a postal envelope.

A1Very Often

Ich habe den Briefumschlag schon adressiert.

Я уже подписал конверт.

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Kuvert

Singular of Kuverts; a common word for an envelope, sounding slightly more elegant or formal.

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Bitte nimm ein Kuvert für die Karte.

Пожалуйста, возьми конверт для открытки.

H
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Hülle

Very general word meaning cover, case, or shell. For a letter it is less specific and less common than Briefumschlag.

A1Often

Die CDs sind in einer Hülle aus Kunststoff.

CD находятся в пластиковом футляре.

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Briefumschläge translation: envelopes. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

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/ˈbʁiːfˌʊmʃlɛːɡə/

Briefumschläge translation

envelopes

Briefumschläge transcription

/ˈbʁiːfˌʊmʃlɛːɡə/

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Papierhüllen für Briefe

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