das Brief
noun · /ˈbʁiːf/ ·Etymology
From Middle High German brief, from Old High German briaf, which is borrowed from Latin breve, a neuter form of brevis (“short”). Cognates include Middle Dutch brief, Dutch brief, Old Norse bréf, Old Saxon brēf (all of them borrowed from Latin) and English brief.
Translation
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letter (written message)
masculine, strong
Ich muss einen Brief schreiben. Hast du Papier?
I have to write a letter. Do you have some paper?
Ich muss einen Brief schreiben. Habt ihr Papier?
I have to write a letter. Do you have some paper?
Ich muss einen Brief schreiben. Haben Sie Papier?
I have to write a letter. Do you have some paper?
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | Brief | Briefe |
| Accusative | Brief | Briefe |
| Dative | Brief | Briefen |
| Genitive | Briefes | Briefe |