das Kuvert
envelope
A paper covering into which you put a letter or other flat objects; a letter envelope.
EXAMPLE
Sie steckte den Brief in ein Kuvert und klebte es zu.
She put the letter in an envelope and sealed it.
das Kuvert
envelope
das Kuvert, die Kuverts
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Kuvert, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Kuverts |
| genitive | des Kuverts |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Kuvert | die Kuverts |
| accusative | das Kuvert | die Kuverts |
| dative | dem Kuvert | den Kuverts |
| genitive | des Kuverts | der Kuverts |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
In and out
When putting something inside, use „in ein Kuvert“ (into an envelope) with the accusative. When taking something out, use „aus einem Kuvert“ (out of an envelope) with the dative.
EXAMPLE
Er steckte die Einladung in ein Kuvert.
He put the invitation in an envelope.
Sie nahm die Fotos aus einem Kuvert.
She took the photos out of an envelope.
Typical collocations
Typical collocations include „ein Kuvert beschriften“ (to address an envelope), „ein Kuvert zukleben“ (to seal an envelope), and „ein Kuvert frankieren“ (to put a stamp on an envelope). These collocations help you describe preparing a letter for mailing.
EXAMPLE
Nachdem sie das Kuvert beschriftet hatte, klebte sie es zu und frankierte es.
After addressing the envelope, she sealed it and put a stamp on it.
In real life
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