Brief
letter
a written message or a sign in writing
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Brief synonyms
What's the difference between Brief / Schreiben / Botschaft / Buchstabe / Briefmarke / Schriftzeichen
A written text or piece of writing; it can refer to the writing itself rather than a personal letter.
A message or communication; it emphasizes the content more than the paper letter itself.
A single letter of the alphabet; it does not mean a written message.
A postage stamp; it is not a letter, but something used to send one.
A written sign or symbol; used for letters, characters, or signs, not for a message letter.
A message or piece of news; broader than a letter because it can be spoken, written, or digital.
A notice or message, often in a written and more official way.
Mail or postal service; it can mean a letter in a general sense, but not the content itself.
A dispatch or parcel; usually not a letter, but something sent by mail or broadcast.
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How to pronounce Brief and what this word means
Brief means letter. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce Brief
/bʁiːf/
Brief translation
letter
Brief examples
Ich schreibe einen Brief an meine Oma.
Brief transcription
/bʁiːf/
Questions about this word
Brief meaning: what does it mean?
eine schriftliche Nachricht, die man jemandem schickt
Brief pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
Brief is pronounced as /bʁiːf/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
Brief definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Ich schreibe einen Brief an meine Oma. Translation: Я пишу письмо бабушке.
Is Brief part of Business Email vocabulary?
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Is Brief part of Professional English vocabulary?
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