brieflich
Translation
by letter, in writing
Examples
Bitte bestätigen Sie den Termin brieflich.
Please confirm the appointment in writing.
Wir halten brieflich Kontakt.
We keep in contact by letter.
Grammar Patterns
to confirm sth. in writing Bitte bestätigen Sie den Termin brieflich.
to keep in contact by letter Wir halten brieflich Kontakt.
Similar Words
schriftlich, per Post (by mail)
Etymology
Derived from 'Brief' (letter) with the suffix '-lich', which forms adjectives and adverbs, like '-ly'.
Memory Tips
Connect 'brieflich' directly to 'Brief'. Any action described as 'brieflich' is done by letter.