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correspondence
The mutual exchange of letters between two or more people over a longer period of time.
Der Briefwechsel zwischen den beiden Schriftstellern wurde später als Buch veröffentlicht.
The correspondence between the two writers was later published as a book.
This word is made up of 'Brief' (letter) and 'Wechsel' (exchange). So it literally describes an exchange of letters. The 's' in the middle is a linking s, which connects the two parts of the word.
Der Briefwechsel der beiden Philosophen gibt Einblick in ihre Gedankenwelt.
The correspondence of the two philosophers provides insight into their world of thought.
Common verbs used with 'Briefwechsel' (correspondence) are 'einen Briefwechsel führen' (to conduct a correspondence) or 'in Briefwechsel stehen' (to be in correspondence). When you begin an exchange, you can say 'in Briefwechsel treten' (to enter into correspondence).
Die beiden Wissenschaftler standen jahrelang in regem Briefwechsel.
The two scientists were in lively correspondence for years.
To name the people involved, the preposition 'zwischen' (between) with the dative is very often used. The structure is then: 'der Briefwechsel zwischen Person A und Person B' (the correspondence between person A and person B).
Der Briefwechsel zwischen Goethe und Schiller ist weltberühmt.
The correspondence between Goethe and Schiller is world-famous.
correspondence
Korrespondenz and Briefwechsel can both refer to a prolonged exchange of written messages. Korrespondenz is more formal and also includes emails or the collection of written documents, while Briefwechsel explicitly emphasizes letters. When only letters are involved, Briefwechsel is especially precise.
Der Briefwechsel zwischen den beiden Freunden besteht aus vielen persönlichen Briefen.
The correspondence between the two friends consists of many personal letters.
Die Korrespondenz zwischen den beiden Firmen umfasst Briefe und E-Mails.
The correspondence between the two companies includes letters and emails.
