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die Mailbox

mailbox, inbox, voicemail, postbox

Ich habe eine Nachricht in meiner Mailbox.

I have a message in my mailbox.

Der Postbote legt Briefe in die Mailbox.

The mail carrier puts letters in the mailbox.

to have/find/see ((sth.)) in+dat ~ to have/find/see sth. in the mailbox I have a new email in my mailbox.

Synonyms: das Postfach (P.O. box), der Briefkasten (mailbox)

A compound word from English 'mail' and 'box'.

It's a direct borrowing from English, so it's easy to remember. Note that it can mean a digital inbox, voicemail, or a physical mailbox.

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