Brief in every case
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Brief | die Briefe |
| Accusative | den Brief | die Briefe |
| Dative | dem Brief | den Briefen |
| Genitive | des Briefes | der Briefe |
Brief in use
- A1
Ich schreibe einen Brief an meine Oma.
I'm writing a letter to my grandma.
- A1
Der Brief ist heute gekommen.
The letter came today.
- A2
In dem Brief steht die neue Adresse.
The new address is in the letter.
- B1
Den Inhalt des Briefes kenne ich nicht.
I don't know what's in the letter.
Phrases
- der Briefkastenletterbox, postbox
Good to know
- Masculine: der Brief, plural die Briefe.
- einen Brief an + Akkusativ schreiben = to write a letter to.
Remember it for good.
In Ziplex you see words like Brief in short German posts at your level, and practise der, die and das in a fun word game.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it der, die or das Brief?
It's der Brief. Brief is masculine, and the plural is die Briefe.
What does Brief mean?
Brief means letter (you send) in English.
What is the plural of Brief?
The plural is die Briefe. In the plural the article is always die (nominative).