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letterbox in German

letterbox in German is Briefkasten, Postkasten, Hausbriefkasten — letterbox means a slot or box, typically at the front of a house, through which mail is delivered.

letterbox in German

Briefkasten
noun
A collection point for mail intended for onward delivery, a secure box or receptacle for this purpose.
Postkasten
noun
A collection point for mail intended for onward delivery, a secure box or receptacle for this purpose.
Hausbriefkasten
noun
A collection point for mail intended for onward delivery, a secure box or receptacle for this purpose.
Postbriefkasten
noun
A collection point for mail intended for onward delivery, a secure box or receptacle for this purpose.

What does "letterbox" mean?

  1. noun A slot or box, typically at the front of a house, through which mail is delivered.
    "He pushed the flyer through the letterbox."
  2. noun A style of showing a widescreen film on a standard screen, with black bars above and below the picture.
    "The DVD was released in letterbox format to preserve the original aspect ratio."

letterbox in a sentence

  • He pushed the flyer through the letterbox.
  • The DVD was released in letterbox format to preserve the original aspect ratio.

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "letterbox" in German?

"letterbox" in German is Briefkasten, Postkasten, Hausbriefkasten. letterbox means: A slot or box, typically at the front of a house, through which mail is delivered.

How do you use "letterbox" in a sentence?

Example: "He pushed the flyer through the letterbox." In German, "letterbox" is Briefkasten, Postkasten, Hausbriefkasten.

Are there other ways to say "letterbox" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "letterbox": Briefkasten, Postkasten, Hausbriefkasten, Postbriefkasten.

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