der Briefschreiber
Translation
letter writer, correspondent
Examples
Der Briefschreiber wollte anonym bleiben.
The letter writer wanted to remain anonymous.
Er ist ein bekannter Briefschreiber des 18. Jahrhunderts.
He is a famous letter writer of the 18th century.
Grammar Patterns
(Subject) as a subject Der Briefschreiber ist unbekannt.
Similar Words
Korrespondent (correspondent), Autor (author)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Brief' (letter) and 'Schreiber' (writer).
Memory Tips
Literally a 'letter writer'. Break it down into 'Brief' + 'Schreiber' to remember.