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correspondence
The exchange of letters, emails, or other written messages between people or institutions. Also refers to the totality of these written documents.
Ich muss noch die geschäftliche Korrespondenz für diese Woche erledigen.
I still have to take care of this week's business correspondence.
'Die Korrespondenz' (correspondence) belongs to the word family of 'korrespondieren' (to correspond, to exchange letters; to agree) and 'der Korrespondent' (correspondent, a person who reports from another place).
Ich korrespondiere regelmäßig mit meiner Tante in Australien.
I correspond regularly with my aunt in Australia.
The word 'Korrespondenz' (correspondence) is rather formal and is mainly used in business, official, or academic contexts.
Die gesamte Korrespondenz mit dem Anwalt wird archiviert.
All correspondence with the lawyer is archived.
When referring to written communication, 'Korrespondenz' (correspondence) is often combined with verbs such as 'führen' (to conduct) or 'erledigen' (to take care of). Typical adjectives are 'geschäftlich' (business), 'privat' (private), or 'schriftlich' (written).
Die Sekretärin führt die Korrespondenz für die ganze Abteilung.
The secretary handles the correspondence for the whole department.
You can recognize the meaning 'Übereinstimmung' (agreement/correspondence) by the fact that it refers to a connection between abstract things or data. The preposition 'zwischen' (between) is often used to name the two elements being compared.
Es gibt eine deutliche Korrespondenz zwischen den beiden Messreihen.
There is a clear correspondence between the two series of measurements.
mail / post office
'die Post' and 'die Korrespondenz' can both refer to written messages. 'die Post' sounds everyday and usually means letters, parcels, or other items that arrive or are sent. 'die Korrespondenz' means the written exchange between people or companies, that is, the letters, emails, or messages as communication. The word sounds more formal and fits especially well in office or official contexts. They can be confused because both have to do with letters. But 'Post' emphasizes the delivered items, while 'Korrespondenz' emphasizes the exchange and the content of the written communication.
Nach der Arbeit sortiere ich die Korrespondenz mit der Versicherung.
After work, I sort the correspondence with the insurance company.
Der Lehrer sieht am Morgen nach, ob wichtige Post angekommen ist.
In the morning, the teacher checks whether any important mail has arrived.