registered mail
das Einschreiben, die Einschreiben
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registered mail
A postal item for which the post office confirms acceptance and documents delivery. It is used especially for important letters whose dispatch needs to be verifiable.
Ich habe die Kündigung als Einschreiben verschickt.
I sent the notice by registered mail.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Einschreiben |
| genitive | des Einschreibens |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Einschreiben | die Einschreiben |
| accusative | das Einschreiben | die Einschreiben |
| dative | dem Einschreiben | den Einschreiben |
| genitive | des Einschreibens | der Einschreiben |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Einschreiben' (registered mail) is a nominalized verb derived from 'einschreiben' (to register). In the postal context, it refers to an item whose acceptance and delivery are documented; this is why it often appears with 'als' (as) or 'per' (by).
Bitte schicken Sie die wichtigen Unterlagen als Einschreiben an die Behörde.
Please send the important documents to the authorities by registered mail.
The verbs 'aufgeben' (to send / hand in), 'verschicken' (to send), and 'versenden' (to dispatch) are especially common with 'Einschreiben' (registered mail). The phrase 'ein Einschreiben erhalten' (to receive registered mail) is also very common in postal contexts.
Der Absender gab das Einschreiben gestern am Postschalter auf.
The sender handed in the registered letter at the post office counter yesterday.
'Einschreiben mit Rückschein' (registered mail with return receipt) refers to a special form of shipping in which the sender additionally receives confirmation of delivery. This combination is particularly useful for legally important letters.
Für die wichtige Frist schickte sie den Antrag als Einschreiben mit Rückschein.
Because of the important deadline, she sent the application by registered mail with return receipt.
