Umschlag
envelope
Meaning of Umschlag
eine gefaltete Papierhülle für einen Brief
a folded paper cover for a letter
Pronunciation
Umschlag with English translation
Umschlag usage examples
Ich steckte den Brief in einen Umschlag.
I put the letter in an envelope.
Der Umschlag lag auf dem Tisch.
The envelope was on the table.
Umschlag synonyms
What's the difference between Umschlag, Briefumschlag, Kuvert, Briefhülle, Hülle, and Umschlagpapier
The standard, everyday word for a paper envelope used for letters.
A borrowed word meaning envelope; slightly more elegant or office-like, but still neutral.
A rare, slightly bookish word for a letter cover; uncommon in everyday speech.
Advanced: broader words
A broader word meaning a cover or оболочка; not specifically an envelope.
Literally 'wrapping paper'; rarely used for a letter envelope and sounds less natural in this meaning.
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Questions about this word
What does Umschlag mean?
a folded paper cover for a letter
How do you pronounce Umschlag?
Umschlag is pronounced [ˈʊmʃlaːk].
How is Umschlag used in a sentence?
I put the letter in an envelope. Translation: Ich steckte den Brief in einen Umschlag.
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