Briefkasten in every case
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Briefkasten | die Briefkästen |
| Accusative | den Briefkasten | die Briefkästen |
| Dative | dem Briefkasten | den Briefkästen |
| Genitive | des Briefkastens | der Briefkästen |
Briefkasten in use
- B1
Der Brief liegt im Briefkasten.
The letter is in the letterbox.
- B1
Ich werfe die Karte in den Briefkasten.
I'm posting the card in the letterbox.
- B2
Der Briefkasten wird um 17 Uhr geleert.
The postbox is emptied at 5 pm.
Good to know
- Plural with umlaut: Briefkästen.
- der Brief + der Kasten.
Related words
- die PostA1
Remember it for good.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it der, die or das Briefkasten?
It's der Briefkasten. Briefkasten is masculine, and the plural is die Briefkästen.
What does Briefkasten mean?
Briefkasten means letterbox, mailbox in English.
What is the plural of Briefkasten?
The plural is die Briefkästen. In the plural the article is always die (nominative).