stamp
die Briefmarke, die Briefmarken
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stamp
A small printed piece of paper that is stuck onto a letter or package to show that the postage has been paid.
Für diesen Brief ins Ausland brauchst du eine 1,10-Euro-Briefmarke.
For this letter abroad, you need a €1.10 stamp.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Briefmarken |
| genitive | der Briefmarke |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Briefmarke | die Briefmarken |
| accusative | die Briefmarke | die Briefmarken |
| dative | der Briefmarke | den Briefmarken |
| genitive | der Briefmarke | der Briefmarken |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word is made up of 'Brief' (letter) and 'Marke' (mark/stamp). So it is literally a 'Marke' (mark) that you need for a letter.
Ohne Briefmarke kommt dein Brief nicht an.
Your letter won't arrive without a stamp.
Three actions are especially typical with stamps: you can 'kaufen' (buy) them, 'aufkleben' (stick them on) a letter, or 'sammeln' (collect) them as a hobby.
Mein Großvater sammelt seit seiner Kindheit Briefmarken.
My grandfather has been collecting stamps since his childhood.
When you stick a stamp onto something, German uses the preposition 'auf' with the accusative, because it describes movement to a place.
Bitte kleben Sie die Briefmarke oben rechts auf den Briefumschlag.
Please stick the stamp on the top right of the envelope.
