der Briefkasten
Translation
mailbox, letterbox
Examples
Ich werfe den Brief in den Briefkasten.
I'm putting the letter in the mailbox.
Der Briefkasten wird täglich geleert.
The mailbox is emptied daily.
Grammar Patterns
to put ((sth.)) in the mailbox Ich werfe den Brief in den Briefkasten.
Similar Words
Postfach (P.O. box)
Etymology
A compound of 'Brief' (letter) and 'Kasten' (box). Literally 'letter box'.
Memory Tips
Visualize a 'box' (Kasten) where you put your 'briefs' (Briefe - letters). The word's composition is its own definition.