das Anschreiben
Translation
cover letter, formal letter
Examples
Das Anschreiben muss fehlerfrei sein.
The cover letter must be error-free.
Ich habe ein Anschreiben vom Finanzamt erhalten.
I received a formal letter from the tax office.
Grammar Patterns
((ein Anschreiben)) ((für+4)) a cover letter for sth. You need ein Anschreiben for the application.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Bewerbungsbrief (letter of application), der Begleitbrief (accompanying letter)
Etymology
A nominalization of the verb 'anschreiben' (to write to). It is the 'writing to' someone, i.e., a letter.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the letter you 'write to' ('an' + 'schreiben') a company when applying for a job.