der Schriftverkehr
Translation
correspondence, written communication
Examples
Der gesamte Schriftverkehr wird archiviert.
All correspondence is archived.
Wir führen den Schriftverkehr per E-Mail.
We conduct our correspondence by e-mail.
Grammar Patterns
to be in correspondence with ((sb.)) Wir stehen mit dem Kunden in Schriftverkehr.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Korrespondenz (correspondence), Briefwechsel (exchange of letters)
Etymology
A compound of 'Schrift' (writing) and 'Verkehr' (traffic, communication). Literally 'writing traffic'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'traffic' ('Verkehr') of 'writing' ('Schrift') going back and forth between people.