die Briefe
Translation
letters
Examples
Ich schreibe viele Briefe.
I write many letters.
Die alten Briefe sind im Karton.
The old letters are in the box.
Grammar Patterns
(Nominative Plural) as subject Die Briefe liegen auf dem Tisch.
(Accusative Plural) as object Ich habe die Briefe gelesen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Schreiben (writings), Mitteilungen (messages), Post (mail)
Etymology
From Latin 'brevis' (short), referring to a short written document. 'Briefe' is the plural form.
Memory Tips
Think of the English word 'brief'. A letter was originally a brief message. 'Briefe' is simply the plural form.