der Posteingang
Translation
inbox, incoming mail, mailroom
Examples
Ich überprüfe meinen Posteingang jeden Morgen.
I check my inbox every morning.
Die Briefe liegen im Posteingang.
The letters are in the mailroom.
Grammar Patterns
to check/empty ((one's inbox)) Ich muss meinen Posteingang leeren.
to be ((in the inbox)) Die E-Mail ist im Posteingang.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Inbox; Antonyms: Postausgang (outbox)
Etymology
A compound of 'Post' (mail) and 'Eingang' (entrance). Literally 'mail entrance'.
Memory Tips
Imagine mail 'entering' a box or room. 'Post' + 'Eingang' = where the mail comes in. It applies to both physical and digital mail.